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- SEATS
- Problem
- Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2016 G5 school buses, equipped with CE White QS11 Series Convertible School Bus Seats. These seats were manufactured with integral D-Ring mounting studs that may have inadequate padding between the occupant and the D-ring mounting stud.
- Risk
- In the event of a rear end collision, the seat occupant's head may contact the D-ring mounting stud, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Micro Bird will notify owners, and the seat manufacturer will provide a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2017. Owners may contact the seat manufacturer at 1-419-492-2157 extension 243 or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-071-CUS.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain school bus seats were built with integral D-ring mounting studs that may not have enough padding between the seat occupant and the stud. The concern is that in a rear-end collision, an occupant's head could strike the stud, raising the risk of injury.
Owners will be notified by the bus manufacturer, and the seat manufacturer will provide a remedy kit at no cost. Owners can contact the seat manufacturer at 1-419-492-2157, extension 243, or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, referencing recall number 17-071-CUS. The recall began on October 23, 2017. Owners can also check their vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2016 |
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