MICRO BIRD G5 2013: STRUCTURE:BODY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V406000

Make Model Year
MICRO BIRD G5 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-01-31 2013-09-09 2013-09-10

Production Dates: 2013-04-29 - 2013-07-04

Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13-054-JTU

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Regulation Part Number: 571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221

Summary

Corporation Micro Bird, Inc. "Micro Bird" is recalling certain model year 2013 G5 school buses manufactured from April 29, 2013, through July 4, 2013. The joint in the metal ceiling panel may not have been glued properly, thus the buses fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the metal ceiling panel may separate from the interior compartment structure, increasing the risk of injury to a passenger.

Remedy

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will affix the ceiling panels with rivets and glue, free of charge. Owners may contact Micro Bird at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this campaign is 13-054-JTU.

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.