Micro Bird G5 School BUS, MB II School BUS (2010-2011): Seats
Recall 11V475000 · Sep 19, 2011 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
1,059
vehicles affected
1,059
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11V475000
- Date
- Sep 19, 2011
- Maker
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,059
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats
- Model years
- 2010-2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 AND MICRO BIRD MBII SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 14, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 7, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A C. E. WHITE SEAT CUSHION. THE SEAT CUSHION SELF-LATCHING MECHANISM DOES NOT ACTIVATE WHEN A 48.4 POUND MASS IS PLACED ON THE CENTER OF THE SEAT CUSHION AND ACCORDINGLY, THESE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
What can happen
IF THE SEAT CUSHION IS NOT FULLY LATCHED TO THE SEAT STRUCTURE, IT COULD FLIP UP OUT OF POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 4, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird | G5 School Bus | 2010-2011 |
| Micro Bird | MB II School Bus | 2010-2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 11V475000?
2 models: Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2010-2011), Micro Bird MB II School Bus (2010-2011), about 1,059 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 11V475000?
MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 4, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012.
What can happen?
IF THE SEAT CUSHION IS NOT FULLY LATCHED TO THE SEAT STRUCTURE, IT COULD FLIP UP OUT OF POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.