Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V475000 Reported September 19, 2011

Seat cushion/fmvss 222

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · N/A · 1,059 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V475000
Manufacturer Campaign
11-047-SEU
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,059
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 19, 2011

Defect Summary

Micro bird is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 and micro bird mbii school buses manufactured from april 14, 2010, through june 7, 2011, equipped with a c. E. White seat cushion. the seat cushion self-latching mechanism does not activate when a 48.4 pound mass is placed on the center of the seat cushion and accordingly, these seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Safety Consequence

If the seat cushion is not fully latched to the seat structure, it could flip up out of position in the event of a crash. this could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action

Micro bird will notify owners and will repair the seats free of charge. the safety recall began on january 4, 2012. owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V475000 or campaign 11-047-SEU.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V475000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V475000?

NHTSA recall 11V475000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on September 19, 2011. It addresses: Seat cushion/fmvss 222. The recall affects approximately 1,059 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V475000 or the manufacturer campaign number 11-047-SEU. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.