MICRO BIRD CT-SERIES 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V842000

Make Model Year
MICRO BIRD CT-SERIES 2023
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-11-07 2024-11-08

Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24-112-IUC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217

Summary

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. "Micro Bird" is recalling certain 2023 CT-Series vehicles equipped with a anti-vandal lock on the rear emergency door. The ignition interlock may allow the vehicle to start when the rear emergency door is locked after the key has been inserted in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Consequence

An emergency exit door that is locked can prevent or delay occupants from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the ignition interlock connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-112-IUC.

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 nhtsa.gov.