Micro Bird Recall 21V991000: Latches/locks/linkages, Doors, Latch, Emergency Mechanical Release

NHTSA recall 21V991000 · announced December 17, 2021 · filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · 75 units affected

The problem

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."

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
• 2014 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
• 2015 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
• 2016 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
• 2017 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
• 2018 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
• 2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
• 2020 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
• 2021 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.