Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V991000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V991000 by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Affecting 2013-2021 g5 transit buses Includes 75 affected units, Emergency Exit Release Handle Obstructed/FMVSS 217, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2013-2021 g5 transit buses

Defect Summary

Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 g5 transit buses. the fold-away seat, adjacent to a side emergency exit, may obstruct access to the emergency exit release handle and instruction label. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Corrective Action

Micro bird will provide inspection instructions to owners. dealers will apply a new instruction label or relocate the emergency exit as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 15, 2022. owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. micro bird's number for this recall is 21-089-fuc.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V991000

Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2021-12-17T00:00:00

Subject: Emergency exit release handle obstructed/fmvss 217

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 75

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 21-089-FUC

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 g5 transit buses. the fold-away seat, adjacent to a side emergency exit, may obstruct access to the emergency exit release handle and instruction label. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Consequence Summary: Occupants may have to unfold the seat to access the exit handle and instructions, delaying an emergency evacuation and increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Micro bird will provide inspection instructions to owners. dealers will apply a new instruction label or relocate the emergency exit as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 15, 2022. owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. micro bird's number for this recall is 21-089-fuc.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 14.67

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SID: row-dj3y-sizu_8j47

NHTSA ID: 21V991000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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