Recall 11V596000: 2009–2012 Micro Bird G5 School BUS

Report received

Dec 23, 2011

Manufacturer

Corp. Micro bird, inc.

Potentially affected

1,227vehicles

Model years

2009–2012

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 model year 2009 through 2012 g5 school buses manufactured from november 24, 2009, through december 3, 2011. The joint on the metal ceiling panel fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, there is a possibility that the metal ceiling panel may partially separate from the body structure creating an opening. A passenger is at risk of serious injury if they are ejected or strike the ceiling panel.

Remedy

Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on march 5, 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.

• 2009 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
• 2010 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
• 2011 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
• 2012 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints