Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 12, 2017

(Campaign #: 17-072-GUS)

Roof May Not Meet Rollover Requirements/FMVSS 220

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2017 G5 school buses with an unloaded weight more than 10,013 pounds. In a rollover, the roof may crush excessively. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."

NHTSA ID: 17V798000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 292

Consequence Summary:

If roof crushes more than the rollover standards allow for the weight and configuration of the bus, the occupants have a greater risk of injury in the event of a rollover crash.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the buses to prevent the roof from crushing excessively in a rollover, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2018. For more information, owners may contact Micro Bird at 1-819-475-9633. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-072-GUS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 30.48

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September 8, 2017

(Campaign #: 17-071-CUS)

Seat Belt Mounting Studs have Inadequate Padding

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2016 G5 school buses, equipped with CE White QS11 Series Convertible School Bus Seats. These seats were manufactured with integral D-Ring mounting studs that may have inadequate padding between the occupant and the D-ring mounting stud.

NHTSA ID: 17V558000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 25

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a rear end collision, the seat occupant's head may contact the D-ring mounting stud, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird will notify owners, and the seat manufacturer will provide a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2017. Owners may contact the seat manufacturer at 1-419-492-2157 extension 243 or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-071-CUS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 84

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April 18, 2017

(Campaign #: 17-070-SUS)

Roof may Crush in a Rollover/FMVSS 220

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2017 MB II school buses. In the event of a rollover, the roof strength may be insufficient to prevent the roof from crushing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."

NHTSA ID: 17V255000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 602

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a rollover, if the school bus roof crushes, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the buses to prevent the roof from crushing, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2017. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-070-SUS. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-683.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 28.24

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April 6, 2017

(Campaign #: 17-069-CUS)

Fuel Control Valve Short may cause Engine Shut-off

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2016-2017 G5 school buses, equipped with certain Generation 4 Propane Conversion Kits. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.

NHTSA ID: 17V234000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 43

Consequence Summary:

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird will notify owners, and Roush CleanTech dealers will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoid coils, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2017. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service 1-819-477-2012, or Roush CleanTech at 1-800-597-6874. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-069-CUS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 97.67

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