Micro Bird MB II School Bus recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 29, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. recalls 2014–2016 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, G5 School Bus

Recall number

15V883000

Brand / firm

Micro Bird

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 464 units

Why it was recalled

An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MBII and G5 school buses manufactured May 21, 2014, to November 24, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a camber caster kit bolt that was insufficiently torqued, causing the bolt to come loose.

What to do

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will correct the torque, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 10-065-AUS.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.