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Micro Bird G5 School Bus Recall 18V516: Front seat belt anchor may detach in school buses

NHTSA campaign 18V516, reported August 6, 2018, 155 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Micro Bird G5, MB II, and T-Series school buses may have had the front seat belt anchorage plate installed improperly during manufacturing. The plate may not be fully attached to the wall, so the shoulder belt may not restrain a passenger as intended.

If the anchorage plate detaches from the wall, the shoulder belt may fail to hold a passenger properly in a crash, which can increase the risk of injury. Owners of affected buses should contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 and reference recall number 18-075-CUS. Micro Bird will provide inspection and field modification instructions along with the material kit needed for the repair, free of charge.

You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V516Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Problem
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB II, and T-Series school buses. During manufacturing, the seat belt anchorage plate may not have been correctly attached to the wall, limiting the capacity of the shoulder belt to restrain a passenger in the event of a crash.
Risk
If the belt anchorage plate detaches from the wall and cannot properly restrain a passenger it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Micro Bird Corporation will provide inspection and field modification instructions, and the material kit required to complete this recall repair, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-075-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.

Affected vehicles

Micro Bird G5 School Bus2015201620172018
Micro Bird MB II School Bus2015201620172018
Micro Bird T-Series School Bus2015201620172018