Structure: bodyRecall 13V-406 · 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. recall 13V-406 covers 14 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 36% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V406000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Corporation Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013 G5 school buses manufactured from April 29, 2013, through July 4, 2013. The joint in the metal ceiling panel may not have been glued properly, thus the buses fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the metal ceiling panel may separate from the interior compartment structure, increasing the risk of injury to a passenger.
The fix
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will affix the ceiling panels with rivets and glue, free of charge. Owners may contact Micro Bird at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this campaign is 13-054-JTU.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
36%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 29, 2013 to July 4, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.