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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 18V474📅 Jul 23, 2018

2011–2018 Micro Bird G5 School BUS & 2011–2018 Micro Bird MB II School BUS + 1 more recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB-II, and T-series school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

💥 The risk

If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will insert an additional piece of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam into the seatback, free of charge. Micro Bird issued interim notifications to owners on September 12, 2018. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-074-SUS.

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
18V474000
Manufacturer recall #
18-074-SUS
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,357
Component
SEATS
Owner phone
1-819-477-2012
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 7, 2018
Built
Jun 6, 2011 – Jul 17, 2018
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 18V474 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 18V474?

2011–2018 Micro Bird G5 School BUS & 2011–2018 Micro Bird MB II School BUS + 1 more. 1,357 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.