Other: labelsRecall 18V-596 · 2018 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. recall 18V-596 covers 252 2018 Micro Bird MB II School Bus for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 25% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V596000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
25%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 15, 2018 to July 25, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.