CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR; STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
- Problem
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2025 G5, 2008-2024 MBII, and 2015-2024 T-Series school buses. The rear emergency door exterior handle may unexpectedly break under applied force.
- Risk
- In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear emergency door exterior handle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-109-EUS.
- 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
The rear emergency door exterior handle on certain Micro Bird school buses can break unexpectedly when force is applied. The affected models are the G5 and MB II school buses from 2008 through 2011, which are covered by this recall.
If the handle breaks, emergency responders may be prevented or delayed from getting into the bus during an emergency, which increases the risk of injury.
Authorized dealers will replace the rear emergency door exterior handle free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed August 15, 2024 can contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, referencing recall number 24-109-EUS. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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