18 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - WHEELS
Posted on: 2015-12-29
Description
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 mbii and g5 transit buses manufactured september 5, 2014, to november 24, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a camber caster kit bolt that was insufficiently torqued, causing the bolt to come loose.
Consequence
An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers correct the torque, free of charge. The recall began on january 18, 2016. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 15-065-auc.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #2 - OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2015-12-30
Description
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 mbii and g5 school buses manufactured between may 1, 2015, and december 18, 2015, equipped with transpec stop arms, part numbers t6000-, t6100-, and t7000-. The stop decal may peel off the plastic blade of the stop arm. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 131, school bus pedestrian safety devices.
Consequence
Absence of the reflective decal would reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners and recall repair kits will be available free of charge. The recall began on january 20, 2016. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #3 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Posted on: 2015-12-29
Description
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 mbii and g5 school buses manufactured may 21, 2014, to november 24, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a camber caster kit bolt that was insufficiently torqued, causing the bolt to come loose.
Consequence
An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will correct the torque, free of charge. The recall began on january 18, 2016. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 10-065-aus.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR/WINDOW:EMERGENCY EXIT
Posted on: 2016-06-14
Description
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 mbii, g5, and ct-series commercial buses manufactured august 21, 2015, to june 2, 2016. The affected buses have t-slider window frames that may allow water to accumulate inside the frame. In freezing conditions, the accumulated water can freeze, expand and put extra pressure on the window glass causing it to shatter.
Consequence
Shattered window glass may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will seal or replace the windows, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on july 19, 2016. Owners may contact lippert window customer service at 1-450-378-6722 or micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 16-066-luc.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2015-10-20
Description
Corp. Micro bird (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 micro bird mb ii school buses manufactured july 3, 2012, to september 14, 2015. The affected buses were incorrectly tested to verify their roof strength and rollover protection and therefore cannot be assured to protect the occupants during a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 220, ¿school bus rollover protection.
Consequence
In a school bus rollover, risk of injury would be increased.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. An interim notice was mailed to owners on november 19, 2015. A second notice will be mailed to owners once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #6 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2017-04-19
Description
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2012-2017 mb ii school buses. In the event of a rollover, the roof strength may be insufficient to prevent the roof from crushing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 220, school bus rollover protection.
Consequence
In the event of a rollover, if the school bus roof crushes, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the buses to prevent the roof from crushing, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 12, 2017. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 17-070-sus. Note: this recall supersedes recall 15v-683.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #7 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2017-04-19
Description
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2012-2017 mb ii school buses. In the event of a rollover, the roof strength may be insufficient to prevent the roof from crushing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 220, school bus rollover protection.
Consequence
In the event of a rollover, if the school bus roof crushes, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the buses to prevent the roof from crushing, free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2017. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 17-070-sus. Note: this recall supersedes recall 15v-683.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #8 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Posted on: 2020-03-06
Description
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2004-2021 t-series, g5, and mbii school buses. The emergency door retaining device may fail to keep the door in an open position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Consequence
If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to repair the emergency door retaining device, free of charge. The recall april 24, 2020. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 20-084-rus.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #9 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Posted on: 2020-03-06
Description
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2004-2021 t-series, g5, and mbii school buses. The emergency door retaining device may fail to keep the door in an open position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Consequence
If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to repair the emergency door retaining device, free of charge. The recall april 24, 2020. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 20-084-rus.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #10 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Posted on: 2021-07-14
Description
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2003-2015 mbii, 2015-2021 t-series, and 2006-2022 g5 transit buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.
Consequence
The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 9, 2021. Owners may contact micro bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 21-087-duc.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #11 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Posted on: 2021-07-14
Description
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2003-2022 mbii, t-series, and g5 school buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.
Consequence
The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 8, 2021. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 21-087-dus.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #12 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Posted on: 2021-07-14
Description
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2003-2015 mbii, 2015-2021 t-series, and 2006-2022 g5 transit buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.
Consequence
The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 9, 2021. Owners may contact micro bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 21-087-duc.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #13 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Posted on: 2021-07-14
Description
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2003-2022 mbii, t-series, and g5 school buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.
Consequence
The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 8, 2021. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 21-087-dus.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #14 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2022-09-23
Description
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2013-2022 g5, 2015-2019 t-series, and 2012-2015 mbii transit buses. The power cable that provides electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.
Consequence
A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the defect, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on november 14, 2022. Owners may contact micro bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 22-096-vuc.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #15 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2022-09-23
Description
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro) is recalling certain 2012-2023 g5, 2012-2023 mbii and 2015-2022 t-series school buses. The power cable that provides electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.
Consequence
A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the defect, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed november 14, 2022. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 22-096-vus.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #16 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2022-09-23
Description
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro) is recalling certain 2012-2023 g5, 2012-2023 mbii and 2015-2022 t-series school buses. The power cable that provides electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.
Consequence
A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will redirect the power cable and secure the power cable connect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 2, 2023. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 22-096-vus.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #17 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2022-09-23
Description
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro) is recalling certain 2012-2023 g5, 2012-2023 mbii and 2015-2022 t-series school buses. The power cable that provides electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.
Consequence
A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will redirect the power cable and secure the power cable connect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 2, 2023. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 22-096-vus.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #18 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2022-09-23
Description
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro) is recalling certain 2012-2023 g5, 2012-2023 mbii and 2015-2022 t-series school buses. The power cable that provides electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.
Consequence
A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will redirect the power cable and secure the power cable connect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 2, 2023. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 22-096-vus.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.