MICRO BIRD G5 2015: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V434000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MICRO BIRD | G5 | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-07-19 | 2016-06-14 | 2016-06-14 |
Production Dates: 2015-08-21 - 2016-06-02
Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16-066-LUC
Component: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 79
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. "Micro Bird" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 MBII, G5, and CT-Series commercial buses manufactured August 21, 2015, to June 2, 2016. The affected buses have T-Slider window frames that may allow water to accumulate inside the frame. In freezing conditions, the accumulated water can freeze, expand and put extra pressure on the window glass causing it to shatter.
Shattered window glass may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will seal or replace the windows, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Lippert Window customer service at 1-450-378-6722 or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 16-066-LUC.
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.
