MICRO BIRD MB II 2015: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V255000

Make Model Year
MICRO BIRD MB II 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-06-05 2017-04-18 2017-04-19

Production Dates: 2012-07-01 - 2017-02-12

Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17-070-SUS

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 602

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 220

Summary

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. "Micro Bird" is recalling certain 2012-2017 MB II school buses. In the event of a rollover, the roof strength may be insufficient to prevent the roof from crushing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."

Consequence

In the event of a rollover, if the school bus roof crushes, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the buses to prevent the roof from crushing, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2017. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-070-SUS. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-683.

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.