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Micro Bird G5 School Bus Recall 23V795: Wheelchair Anchors May Detach in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 23V795, reported November 23, 2023, 22 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain school buses have wheelchair track anchorages that may not hold a wheelchair securely and can detach during a crash. The vehicles therefore fail to meet federal school bus passenger seating and crash protection requirements.

If the anchorages detach, a wheelchair occupant may not be adequately restrained, which raises the risk of injury in a crash. Owners should check whether their vehicle is covered and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

The repair is free. Authorized dealers will reattach the transversal anchorages at no charge. Owners who received a notification letter can contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, referencing recall number 23-104-TUS, and can check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V795Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Problem
Corp. Mirco Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2008 G5, 2010-2012 G5, 2014-2015 G5, and 2020-2021 G5 school buses equipped with transversal wheelchair track anchorages. The wheelchair track anchorages may not sufficiently secure a wheelchair and detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Risk
Wheelchair track anchorages that detach may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reattach the transversal anchorages, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 23-104-TUS.
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.

Affected vehicles

Micro Bird G5 School Bus2006200720082010201120122014201520202021