Seat beltsRecall 18V-101 · 2015–2018 Micro Bird T-series Transit Bus
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. recall 18V-101 covers 207 2015–2018 Micro Bird T-series Transit Bus for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 56% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V101000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
If the seat or seat belt attachments fail in the event of a crash, the seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
56%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 2015 to December 31, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.