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Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus Recall 18V517: Front seat belt anchor may detach in a crash

NHTSA campaign 18V517, reported August 6, 2018, 136 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some transit buses built between 2015 and 2018 may have a front seat belt anchorage plate that was not attached correctly to the wall during manufacturing. This can limit the shoulder belt's ability to hold a passenger in place during a crash.

If the anchorage plate detaches from the wall, the seat belt may not properly restrain the passenger, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The manufacturer, Micro Bird Inc., will provide inspection and field modification instructions along with the material kit needed for the repair, free of charge. Owners who have not received the notice may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 and reference recall number 18-075-CUC. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V517Corp. 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 transit 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. Owner letters were mailed 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-CUC.
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 Transit Bus2015201620172018
Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus2015201620172018
Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus2015201620172018