CHEVROLET T SERIES 2018: SEATS
| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : T SERIES | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2015-04-01 - 2017-12-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V101000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-04-03 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-02-08 | Date Added to Database: 2018-02-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18-073-TUS | ||
| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 207 | ||
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Summary:
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. "Micro Bird" is recalling certain 2015-2018 T-Series transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with at least one three-place seat that has Type 1 "lap belt" seat belts. In the event of a crash, the seats or seat belt attachments may not remain secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and number 207, "Seating Systems." |
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Consequence:
If the seat or seat belt attachments fail in the event of a crash, the seat occupants have an increased risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a modification kit to keep the seat and seat belt assembly anchored, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-073-TUS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210 | |
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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. |
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