Recall 18V516000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Defect in 2015-2018 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 155 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V516000 |
| Manufacturer | Corp. Micro Bird Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 155 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2015 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES, 2015 MICRO BIRD MB II, 2015 MICRO BIRD G5, 2016 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2016 MICRO BIRD MB II SCHOOL BUS, 2016 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES SCHOOL BUS, 2017 MICRO BIRD MB II SCHOOL BUS, 2017 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2017 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES SCHOOL BUS, 2018 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2018 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES SCHOOL BUS, 2018 MICRO BIRD MB II SCHOOL BUS
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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