19 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2015-10-21
Description
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 t-series school buses manufactured august 24, 2015, to september 17, 2015, and built on ford transit chassis. The affected vehicles have the electrical wire of the heated cross view mirror on the passenger entrance door side connected to the same electrical harness as the heated and remote rear view mirror. The diameter of this electrical wire is not sufficient for the amperage required for all of the heated mirrors.
Consequence
The insufficient diameter may cause the electrical wire to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a separate connection for the passenger entrance door mirror, free of charge. The recall began on november 4, 2015. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 extension 364. Micro bird's number for this recall is 15-061-mus.
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 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Posted on: 2015-10-21
Description
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 t-series school buses manufactured august 24, 2015, to september 17, 2015, and built on ford transit chassis. The affected vehicles have the electrical wire of the heated cross view mirror on the passenger entrance door side connected to the same electrical harness as the heated and remote rear view mirror. The diameter of this electrical wire is not sufficient for the amperage required for all of the heated mirrors.
Consequence
The insufficient diameter may cause the electrical wire to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a separate connection for the passenger entrance door mirror, free of charge. The recall began on november 4, 2015. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 extension 364. Micro bird's number for this recall is 15-061-mus.
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 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2016-12-09
Description
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 t-series school buses manufactured august 24, 2015, to november 30, 2016. The affected vehicles have a battery-powered wheelchair lift with an interlock that can be deactivated by the operator, allowing the vehicle to be driven with the lift door open or while the lift platform is deployed.
Consequence
Driving the bus with the lift platform deployed or with the door open can result in injury to those nearby or increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners, and will provide a field modification to remedy this recall, free of charge. The recall began on january 18, 2017. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 16-067-ius.
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 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2018-02-12
Description
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 t-series transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with at least one three-place seat that has type 1 (lap belt) seat belts. In the event of a crash, the seats or seat belt attachments may not remain secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages, and number 207, seating systems.
Consequence
If the seat or seat belt attachments fail in the event of a crash, the seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a modification kit to keep the seat and seat belt assembly anchored, free of charge. The recall began on april 3, 2018. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 18-073-tus.
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 - SEATS
Posted on: 2018-02-12
Description
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 t-series transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with at least one three-place seat that has type 1 (lap belt) seat belts. In the event of a crash, the seats or seat belt attachments may not remain secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages, and number 207, seating systems.
Consequence
If the seat or seat belt attachments fail in the event of a crash, the seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a modification kit to keep the seat and seat belt assembly anchored, free of charge. The recall began on april 3, 2018. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 18-073-tus.
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 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2018-02-12
Description
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 t-series transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with at least one three-place seat that has type 1 (lap belt) seat belts. In the event of a crash, the seats or seat belt attachments may not remain secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages, and number 207, seating systems.
Consequence
If the seat or seat belt attachments fail in the event of a crash, the seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a modification kit to keep the seat and seat belt assembly anchored, free of charge. The recall began on april 3, 2018. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 18-073-tus.
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 - SEATS
Posted on: 2018-02-12
Description
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 t-series transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with at least one three-place seat that has type 1 (lap belt) seat belts. In the event of a crash, the seats or seat belt attachments may not remain secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages, and number 207, seating systems.
Consequence
If the seat or seat belt attachments fail in the event of a crash, the seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a modification kit to keep the seat and seat belt assembly anchored, free of charge. The recall began on april 3, 2018. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 18-073-tus.
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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2020-01-06
Description
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2015-2019 t-series school buses. The 150a circuit breaker located under the driver's seat may be oversized and may not open fast enough to power off the electrical panel supply, which can lead to overheating of the wires.
Consequence
If the wires overheat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will replace the breaker, free of charge. The recall began february 10, 2020. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 19-083-bus.
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
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 #11 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Posted on: 2021-07-14
Description
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2003-2015 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 #12 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Posted on: 2021-07-14
Description
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2003-2022 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 #13 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Posted on: 2021-07-14
Description
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2003-2015 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 #14 - 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 #15 - 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 #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 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 #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.
DEFECT #19 - 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.