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- SEATS
- Problem
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 and 2021 G5 transit buses. The seats located over the fuel filler and equipped with seat belts may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- Seats that detach may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 5, 2023. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 23-103-PUC.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain transit buses have seats located over the fuel filler, equipped with seat belts, that may detach. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210 for seat belt assembly anchorages.
A seat that detaches may not adequately restrain an occupant, which increases the risk of injury during a crash. If you own or operate an affected bus, contact an authorized dealer to have the seats repaired. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 5, 2023.
You can also contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, referencing recall number 23-103-PUC. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 201820192021 |
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