NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. - Ignition May Fail To Detect Locked Exit/FMVSS217
Published: November 7, 2024Recall ID: 24V841000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An emergency exit door that is locked can prevent or delay occupants from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 T-Series school buses equipped with a anti-vandal lock on the rear emergency door. The ignition interlock may allow the vehicle to start when the rear emergency door is locked after the key has been inserted in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Affected Products
Ignition May Fail To Detect Locked Exit/FMVSS217
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Ignition May Fail To Detect Locked Exit/FMVSS217 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V841000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V841000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 T-Series school buses equipped with a anti-vandal lock on the rear emergency door. The ignition interlock may allow the vehicle to start when the rear emergency door is locked after the key has been inserted in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." |
| Completion rate | 20.05 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will repair the ignition interlock connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Microbird's number for this recall is 24-112-IUS. |
| Consequence summary | An emergency exit door that is locked can prevent or delay occupants from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24-112-IUS |
| Potentially affected | 424 |
| Report received date | 2024-11-07T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |