MICRO BIRD G5 2017: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V396000

Make Model Year
MICRO BIRD G5 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-07-22 2022-06-06 2022-06-06

Production Dates: 2015-09-01 - 2017-04-01

Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22-093-CUC

Component: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. "Micro Bird" is recalling certain 2017-2018 G5 school buses equipped with an elevated floor and electrically adjustable driver's seat. An incorrect bracket may have been installed on the driver's seat and may interfere with the seat belt pretensioner.

Consequence

An impaired seat belt pretensioner may not tighten the seat belt as intended, increasing the risks of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Micro Bird Corp will provide instructions for inspecting the driver's seat. If the incorrect bracket is found, dealers will replace the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owner's may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-093-CUC.

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.nhtsa.gov.