2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus recall: body
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. reported this safety recall on September 9, 2013. It covers about 14 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 14
- reported
- Sep 9, 2013
- owners notified
- Jan 31, 2014
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Corporation Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013 G5 school buses manufactured from April 29, 2013, through July 4, 2013. The joint in the metal ceiling panel may not have been glued properly, thus the buses fail 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, the metal ceiling panel may separate from the interior compartment structure, increasing the risk of injury to a passenger.
- Remedy
- Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will affix the ceiling panels with rivets and glue, free of charge. Owners may contact Micro Bird at 1‑819‑477‑2012. Micro Bird's number for this campaign is 13-054-JTU.
Recall number 13V406000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 13V406000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus body?
Yes. Recall 13V406000, reported on September 9, 2013, covers about 14 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V406000?
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will affix the ceiling panels with rivets and glue, free of charge. Owners may contact Micro Bird at 1‑819‑477‑2012. Micro Bird's number for this campaign is 13-054-JTU.
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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