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2015-2018 Micro Bird CT-Series recall: seats

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. reported this safety recall on December 7, 2018. It covers about 17 vehicles.

vehicles affected
17
reported
Dec 7, 2018
owners notified
Jan 28, 2019

Seats

What is wrong
Corp. Micro Bird Inc (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Micro Bird CT Series buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Micro Bird has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1‑507‑625‑6426. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-080-GUC.

Recall number 18V875000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 18V875000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2018 Micro Bird CT-Series seats?

Yes. Recall 18V875000, reported on December 7, 2018, covers about 17 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V875000?

Micro Bird has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1‑507‑625‑6426. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-080-GUC.

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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