Recall 17V255000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Defect in 2012-2017 MICRO BIRD MB II SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 602 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V255000 |
| Manufacturer | Corp. Micro Bird Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 602 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2017 MB II school buses. In the event of a rollover, the roof strength may be insufficient to prevent the roof from crushing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a rollover, if the school bus roof crushes, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the buses to prevent the roof from crushing, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2017. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-070-SUS. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-683.
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