The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V875000·Announced 2018-12-07

Micro Bird Recalls CT-Series Buses for Seat Lock Defect

Micro Bird is recalling 2015-2018 CT-Series buses because foldaway seats may not stay locked during a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 seats may fail to lock during a crash, leading to an increased risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 Micro Bird CT Series buses equipped with specific Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. The recall involves 17 vehicles. The defect occurs when the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position; the cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Micro Bird has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-507-625-6426 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MICRO BIRD CT-SERIES
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
17

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)

  • CT-SERIES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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