Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 7 safety recalls made by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 7, 2018

(Campaign #: 18-080-GUC)

Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207, 210

Corp. Micro Bird Inc (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Micro Bird CT Series buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

NHTSA ID: 18V875000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 17

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-507-625-6426. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-080-GUC.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 0

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September 7, 2018

(Campaign #: 18-076-IUS)

Warning Label Missing From Lower Strap/FMVSS 213

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018 Micro Bird MBII school buses equipped with certain NextGen School Bus seats with Integrated Child Restraint Systems. These seats may be missing a warning label on the lower restraint strap. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

NHTSA ID: 18V596000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 252

Consequence Summary:

Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird will notify owners, and the seat manufacture will provide the missing labels and instructions for their installation, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 or Hickory Springs customer service at 1-419-492-2157 extension 243. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-076-IUS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 25

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August 30, 2018

(Campaign #: 18-077-RUS)

Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Micro Bird G5, MBII, and T-Series school buses, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

NHTSA ID: 18V574000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 6

Consequence Summary:

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the injection molded cam with a new aluminum machined cam. The recall is expected to begin October 22, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-077-RUS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 0

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August 6, 2018

(Campaign #: 18-075-CUS)

Incorrectly Installed Seat Belt Anchorage Plate

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB II, and T-Series school buses. During manufacturing, the seat belt anchorage plate may not have been correctly attached to the wall, limiting the capacity of the shoulder belt to restrain a passenger in the event of a crash.

NHTSA ID: 18V516000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 155

Consequence Summary:

If the belt anchorage plate detaches from the wall and cannot properly restrain a passenger it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird Corporation will provide inspection and field modification instructions, and the material kit required to complete this recall repair, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-075-CUS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 34.42

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August 6, 2018

(Campaign #: 18-075-CUC)

Incorrectly Installed Seat Belt Anchorage Plate

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB II, and T-Series transit buses. During manufacturing, the seat belt anchorage plate may not have been correctly attached to the wall, limiting the capacity of the shoulder belt to restrain a passenger in the event of a crash.

NHTSA ID: 18V517000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 136

Consequence Summary:

If the belt anchorage plate detaches from the wall, and cannot properly restrain a passenger it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird Corporation will provide inspection and field modification instructions and the material kit required to complete this recall repair, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-075-CUC.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 28.68

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July 18, 2018

(Campaign #: 18-074-SUS)

Knee Impact Area Foam Insufficient/FMVSS 222

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB-II, and T-series school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

NHTSA ID: 18V474000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,357

Consequence Summary:

If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will insert an additional piece of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam into the seatback, free of charge. Micro Bird issued interim notifications to owners on September 12, 2018. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-074-SUS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 34.19

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February 8, 2018

(Campaign #: 18-073-TUS)

Seat or Seat Belt Assembly Failure/FMVSS 210, 207

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 T-Series transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with at least one three-place seat that has Type 1 (lap belt) seat belts. In the event of a crash, the seats or seat belt attachments may not remain secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and number 207, "Seating Systems."

NHTSA ID: 18V101000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 207

Consequence Summary:

If the seat or seat belt attachments fail in the event of a crash, the seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a modification kit to keep the seat and seat belt assembly anchored, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-073-TUS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 56.04

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