Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V406000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V406000 by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 g5 school buses manufactured from april 29, 2013, through july 4, 2013 Includes 14 affected units, Panel Glue/FMVSS 221, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 g5 school buses manufactured from april 29, 2013, through july 4, 2013

Defect Summary

Corporation micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2013 g5 school buses manufactured from april 29, 2013, through july 4, 2013. the joint in the metal ceiling panel may not have been glued properly, thus the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."

Corrective Action

Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will affix the ceiling panels with rivets and glue, free of charge. owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012. micro bird's number for this campaign is 13-054-jtu.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V406000

Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2013-09-09T00:00:00

Subject: Panel glue/fmvss 221

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 14

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13-054-JTU

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Corporation micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2013 g5 school buses manufactured from april 29, 2013, through july 4, 2013. the joint in the metal ceiling panel may not have been glued properly, thus the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the metal ceiling panel may separate from the interior compartment structure, increasing the risk of injury to a passenger.

Corrective Action: Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will affix the ceiling panels with rivets and glue, free of charge. owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012. micro bird's number for this campaign is 13-054-jtu.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 35.71

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SID: row-p576~mge4~nvs7

NHTSA ID: 13V406000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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