Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V327000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V327000 by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 g5 school buses manufactured february 2, 2015, to april 1, 2015 Includes 10 affected units, School Bus Seats may be too Flammable/FMVSS 302, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2015 g5 school buses manufactured february 2, 2015, to april 1, 2015

Defect Summary

Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 g5 school buses manufactured february 2, 2015, to april 1, 2015. the affected vehicles have seat bottoms whose foam core may not meet the flammability requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."

Corrective Action

Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. the recall began on june 1, 2015. all of the affected vehicles are still with dealers. therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued. owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. micro bird's number for this recall is 15-059-hus.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V327000

Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2015-05-29T00:00:00

Subject: School bus seats may be too flammable/fmvss 302

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 10

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15-059-HUS

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 g5 school buses manufactured february 2, 2015, to april 1, 2015. the affected vehicles have seat bottoms whose foam core may not meet the flammability requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."

Consequence Summary: If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that a fire may start or spread.

Corrective Action: Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. the recall began on june 1, 2015. all of the affected vehicles are still with dealers. therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued. owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. micro bird's number for this recall is 15-059-hus.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 10

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NHTSA ID: 15V327000

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Created At: 1742808662

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