NHTSAGeneral Alert
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. - Improperly Attached Seats Can Detach/FMVSS 210
Published: June 17, 2024Recall ID: 24V448000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An improperly attached seat can detach in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2011-2025 Micro Bird G5 school buses, equipped with certain tracked 2-place seats with lap and shoulder seat belts. The seats may be improperly attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Affected Products
Improperly Attached Seats Can Detach/FMVSS 210
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Attached Seats Can Detach/FMVSS 210 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V448000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V448000 |
| 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 2011-2025 Micro Bird G5 school buses, equipped with certain tracked 2-place seats with lap and shoulder seat belts. The seats may be improperly attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." |
| Completion rate | 35.64 |
| Corrective action | Micro Bird will provide instructions on how to inspect and reattach the seats as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 14, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-108-TUS. |
| Consequence summary | An improperly attached seat can detach in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24-108-TUS |
| Potentially affected | 463 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |