CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR; STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
- Problem
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2024 G5, 2008-2015 MBII, and 2015-2023 T-Series transit 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 vehicle, 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-EUC.
- 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 can break unexpectedly when force is applied to it. If the handle fails, emergency responders may be prevented or delayed from getting into the bus during an emergency, which raises the risk of injury.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will replace the rear emergency door exterior handle at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. You can also contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, referencing recall number 24-109-EUC. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is affected.
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