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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 17V798📅 Dec 15, 2017

2006–2017 Micro Bird G5 School BUS recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2017 G5 school buses with an unloaded weight more than 10,013 pounds. In a rollover, the roof may crush excessively. 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

If roof crushes more than the rollover standards allow for the weight and configuration of the bus, the occupants have a greater risk of injury in the event of a rollover crash.

🔧 The fix

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the buses to prevent the roof from crushing excessively in a rollover, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2018. For more information, owners may contact Micro Bird at 1-819-475-9633. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-072-GUS.

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
17V798000
Manufacturer recall #
17-072-GUS
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Vehicles affected
292
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Owner phone
1-819-475-9633
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 26, 2018
Built
Jan 1, 2006 – Dec 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 17V798 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 17V798?

2006–2017 Micro Bird G5 School BUS. 292 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 1-819-475-9633.