2016 Micro Bird G5 Recalls

All 2016 Micro Bird G5 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

June 14th, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V434000
Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16-066-LUC
Manufactured Begin Date: August 21st, 2015
Manufactured End Date: June 2nd, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: July 19th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 MBII, G5, and CT-Series commercial buses manufactured August 21, 2015, to June 2, 2016. The affected buses have T-Slider window frames that may allow water to accumulate inside the frame. In freezing conditions, the accumulated water can freeze, expand and put extra pressure on the window glass causing it to shatter.

Consequence Summary:
Shattered window glass may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.

Corrective Summary:
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will seal or replace the windows, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Lippert Window customer service at 1-450-378-6722 or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 16-066-LUC.

Recall Notes:
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.

December 30th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V886000
Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 2015
Manufactured End Date: December 18th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: January 20th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 MBII and G5 school buses manufactured between May 1, 2015, and December 18, 2015, equipped with Transpec stop arms, part numbers T6000-, T6100-, and T7000-. The STOP decal may peel off the plastic blade of the stop arm. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."

Consequence Summary:
Absence of the reflective decal would reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Micro Bird will notify owners and recall repair kits will be available free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2016. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012.

Recall Notes:
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.

December 29th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V884000
Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15-065-AUC
Manufactured Begin Date: September 5th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: November 24th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: January 18th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MBII and G5 transit buses manufactured September 5, 2014, to November 24, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a camber caster kit bolt that was insufficiently torqued, causing the bolt to come loose.

Consequence Summary:
An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers correct the torque, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-065-AUC.

Recall Notes:
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.

December 29th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V883000
Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 10-065-AUS
Manufactured Begin Date: May 21st, 2014
Manufactured End Date: November 24th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: January 18th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MBII and G5 school buses manufactured May 21, 2014, to November 24, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a camber caster kit bolt that was insufficiently torqued, causing the bolt to come loose.

Consequence Summary:
An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will correct the torque, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 10-065-AUS.

Recall Notes:
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.

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