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2009-2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus recall: body

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 23, 2011. It covers about 1,227 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,227
reported
Dec 23, 2011
owners notified
Mar 5, 2012

Structure: body

What is wrong
Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 g5 school buses manufactured from november 24, 2009, through december 3, 2011. The joint on the metal ceiling panel fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Risk
In the event of a crash, there is a possibility that the metal ceiling panel may partially separate from the body structure creating an opening. A passenger is at risk of serious injury if they are ejected or strike the ceiling panel.
Remedy
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on march 5, 2012. Owners may contact micro bird at 1‑819‑477‑2012.

Recall number 11V596000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V596000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus body?

Yes. Recall 11V596000, reported on December 23, 2011, covers about 1,227 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V596000?

Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on march 5, 2012. Owners may contact micro bird at 1‑819‑477‑2012.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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