Recall 11V475000: 2010–2011 Micro Bird G5 School BUS

Report received

Sep 19, 2011

Manufacturer

Corp. Micro bird, inc.

Potentially affected

1,059vehicles

Model years

2010–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Micro bird is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 and micro bird mbii school buses manufactured from april 14, 2010, through june 7, 2011, equipped with a c. E. White seat cushion. The seat cushion self-latching mechanism does not activate when a 48.4 pound mass is placed on the center of the seat cushion and accordingly, these seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Possible consequence

If the seat cushion is not fully latched to the seat structure, it could flip up out of position in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Micro bird will notify owners and will repair the seats free of charge. The safety recall began on january 4, 2012. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2010 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
• 2011 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints