Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V475000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V475000 by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Includes 1,059 affected units, SEAT CUSHION/FMVSS 222, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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."

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V475000

Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-09-19T00:00:00

Subject: Seat cushion/fmvss 222

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 1,059

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11-047-SEU

Recall Type: Vehicle

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."

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2q4n_2i7c-i7kr

NHTSA ID: 11V475000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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