Body: roof and pillarsRecall 17V-255 · 2012–2017 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. recall 17V-255 covers 602 2012–2017 Micro Bird MB II School Bus for a body: roof and pillars problem, reported to NHTSA on April 18, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 28% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V255000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
In the event of a rollover, if the school bus roof crushes, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
28%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.