The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V101000·Announced 2018-02-08

Micro Bird Recalls T-Series Transit Buses Due to Seat Belt Anchor Defect

Micro Bird is recalling 2015-2018 T-Series transit buses because seat belt attachments may not remain secured to the floor in a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where seat belt anchorages may fail in a crash, leading to an increased risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 T-Series transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with at least one three-place seat that has Type 1 (lap belt) seat belts. The recall addresses a defect where the seats or seat belt attachments may not remain secured to the floor in the event of a crash. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and number 207, "Seating Systems."

If the seat or seat belt attachments fail during a crash, the seat occupants have an increased risk of injury. The recall began on April 3, 2018.

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a modification kit to keep the seat and seat belt assembly anchored, free of charge. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-073-TUS. 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.

The recalled product

Product
MICRO BIRD T-SERIES TRANSIT BUS
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
207

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • T-SERIES TRANSIT BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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