MICRO BIRD G5 2016: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V558000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MICRO BIRD | G5 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-10-23 | 2017-09-08 | 2017-09-12 |
Production Dates: 2016-05-01 - 2017-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17-071-CUS
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 25
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. "Micro Bird" is recalling certain 2016 G5 school buses, equipped with CE White QS11 Series Convertible School Bus Seats. These seats were manufactured with integral D-Ring mounting studs that may have inadequate padding between the occupant and the D-ring mounting stud.
In the event of a rear end collision, the seat occupant's head may contact the D-ring mounting stud, increasing the risk of injury.
Micro Bird will notify owners, and the seat manufacturer will provide a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2017. Owners may contact the seat manufacturer at 1-419-492-2157 extension 243 or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-071-CUS.
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.
