Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. recalls 2012–2017 Micro Bird MB II School Bus

Recall date

April 18, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

17V255000

Brand / firm

Micro Bird

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 602 units

Why it was recalled

In the event of a rollover, if the school bus roof crushes, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

What was recalled

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2017 MB II school buses. In the event of a rollover, the roof strength may be insufficient to prevent the roof from crushing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."

What to do

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the buses to prevent the roof from crushing, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2017. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-070-SUS. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-683.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.