MICRO BIRD MB II 2009: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V484000

Make Model Year
MICRO BIRD MB II 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-08-15 2024-06-27 2024-06-27

Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24-109-EUS

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22582

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. "Micro Bird" is recalling certain 2008-2025 G5, 2008-2024 MBII, and 2015-2024 T-Series school buses. The rear emergency door exterior handle may unexpectedly break under applied force.

Consequence

In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear emergency door exterior handle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-109-EUS.

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.