2017–2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus: Seat Belts recall
NHTSA campaign 22V396000 · 3 units potentially affected · filed Jun 6, 2022
What's wrong
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 G5 school buses equipped with an elevated floor and electrically adjustable driver's seat. An incorrect bracket may have been installed on the driver's seat and may interfere with the seat belt pretensioner.
Why it matters
An impaired seat belt pretensioner may not tighten the seat belt as intended, increasing the risks of injury during a crash.
The fix
Micro Bird Corp will provide instructions for inspecting the driver's seat. If the incorrect bracket is found, dealers will replace the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owner's may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-093-CUC.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V396000
- Manufacturer no.
- 22-093-CUC
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Units affected
- 3
- Report received
- Jun 6, 2022
- Owner letters
- Jul 22, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Micro Bird G5 School Bus 2017, 2018