Recall 18V-517: 2015–2018 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2015–2018 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus and 1 more

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Aug 6, 2018, covering about 136 vehicles.

NHTSA number
18V-517
Report date
Aug 6, 2018
Vehicles affected
136
Owners notified
Sep 26, 2018

The problem

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB II, and T-Series transit 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.

The risk

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

The fix

Micro Bird Corporation will provide inspection and field modification instructions and the material kit required to complete this recall repair, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed 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-CUC.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerCorp. Micro Bird Inc.
ComponentSeat Belts › Front › Anchorage
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number18V517000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 18V-517?

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB II, and T-Series transit 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.

How is recall 18V-517 fixed?

Micro Bird Corporation will provide inspection and field modification instructions and the material kit required to complete this recall repair, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed 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-CUC.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.