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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 17V255📅 Apr 19, 2017

2012–2017 Micro Bird MB II School BUS recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2017 MB II school buses. In the event of a rollover, the roof strength may be insufficient to prevent the roof from crushing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."

💥 The risk

In the event of a rollover, if the school bus roof crushes, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the buses to prevent the roof from crushing, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2017. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-070-SUS. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-683.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V255000
Manufacturer recall #
17-070-SUS
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Vehicles affected
602
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Owner phone
1-819-477-2012
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 5, 2017
Built
Jul 1, 2012 – Feb 12, 2017
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V255 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V255?

2012–2017 Micro Bird MB II School BUS. 602 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Micro Bird dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-819-477-2012.