2006-2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus recall: critical fasteners
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 23, 2023. It covers about 22 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 22
- reported
- Nov 23, 2023
- owners notified
- Jan 17, 2024
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Corp. Mirco Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2008 G5, 2010-2012 G5, 2014-2015 G5, and 2020-2021 G5 school buses equipped with transversal wheelchair track anchorages. The wheelchair track anchorages may not sufficiently secure a wheelchair and detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
- Risk
- Wheelchair track anchorages that detach may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reattach the transversal anchorages, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1‑819‑477‑2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 23-104-TUS.
Recall number 23V795000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 23V795000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus critical fasteners?
Yes. Recall 23V795000, reported on November 23, 2023, covers about 22 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V795000?
Dealers will reattach the transversal anchorages, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1‑819‑477‑2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 23-104-TUS.
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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