Recall
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — 17V558000
NHTSA ID
17V558000
Make
Micro Bird
Model
G5 School Bus
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2017-09-08
Component
SEATS
Units Affected
25
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
17-071-CUS
Summary
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2016 G5 school buses, equipped with CE White QS11 Series Convertible School Bus Seats. These seats were manufactured with integral D-Ring mounting studs that may have inadequate padding between the occupant and the D-ring mounting stud.
Consequence
In the event of a rear end collision, the seat occupant's head may contact the D-ring mounting stud, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners, and the seat manufacturer will provide a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2017. Owners may contact the seat manufacturer at 1-419-492-2157 extension 243 or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-071-CUS.