Micro Bird G5 School Bus, MB II School Bus, T-Series School Bus: Anchorage

Date

Aug. 6, 2018

Filed by

Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

Vehicles

Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Micro Bird MB II School Bus (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Micro Bird T-Series School Bus (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

Description of the defect

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB II, and T-Series school buses. During manufacturing, the seat belt anchorage plate may not have been correctly attached to the wall, limiting the capacity of the shoulder belt to restrain a passenger in the event of a crash.

Potentially affected

155

What can happen

If the belt anchorage plate detaches from the wall and cannot properly restrain a passenger it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Micro Bird Corporation will provide inspection and field modification instructions, and the material kit required to complete this recall repair, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-075-CUS.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Sept. 26, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

18-075-CUS

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V516000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.