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SevereNHTSA·23V606000·Announced 2023-08-30

Micro Bird Recalls G5 Transit Buses Due to Seat Detachment Risk

Micro Bird is recalling 2018-2019 and 2021 G5 transit buses because seats over the fuel filler may detach, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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 defect where seats may detach, failing to meet federal safety standards for seat belt anchorages. This poses a significant risk of injury during a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 and 2021 G5 transit buses. The recall addresses seats located over the fuel filler that are equipped with seat belts. These seats may detach, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

If the seats detach, they may not adequately restrain an occupant, which increases the risk of injury during a crash. The recall affects 6 vehicles in total.

Dealers will repair the seats free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2023. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
6

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)

  • G5 TRANSIT BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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