Recall 11V597 affects 48 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus buses missing child-seat lower anchorages. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
Micro Bird is recalling 48 2011 Mb Ii School Bus vehicles because the lower anchorages for portable child seats were not installed during production. If a portable child restraint is used, the seat belt is the only restraint point instead of the seat belt plus lower anchorages; in a crash, the child is at risk of injury.
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What's wrong?
The child restraint lower anchorages on the 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus are the fixed metal attachment points used to secure a portable child seat to the bus seat. They give the child seat a locked lower connection, separate from the regular seat belt, so the seat is restrained in the way the safety standard requires.
On affected buses, the problem is not a worn part. During production, the 2 sets of lower anchorages were not installed. That means the seat position lacks the required hardware for a portable child seat, so the bus does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225 for child restraint anchorage systems.
An owner or operator would notice the problem only by inspecting the seating area for the missing lower attachment points. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
| 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 48 |
Not every 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A portable child restraint without the missing lower anchorages relies on the seat belt alone. In a crash, that installation leaves a child insufficiently restrained and at risk of injury. Avoid using the affected seating position for a child restraint until the anchorages are installed. Repair will be free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 to confirm the owner notice and repair status for your bus.
- Ask a franchised Micro Bird dealer to install the missing lower child-seat anchorages free of charge once the repair is open.
- Reference recall number 11V597 when you call, and bring the recall notice if you have it.
- Avoid using a portable child restraint in that seating position until the lower anchorages are installed.
What happens at the repair
The source record says Micro Bird began this safety recall on January 5, 2012. At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician installs the missing lower child-seat anchorages used to restrain a portable child seat. The dealer repair is free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. The record does not list a repair duration, so ask the service desk how long the bus needs to stay in the shop when you schedule the work.
Timeline
| December 23, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 5, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V597?
Recall 11V597 covers 48 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus vehicles missing the lower anchorages used with portable child restraints. Without those anchorages, a child seat is held by the seat belt alone, increasing injury risk in a crash. Micro Bird dealers install the missing anchorages for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 11V597. If it is, contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule installation of the missing lower child-restraint anchorages. Reference recall number 11V597 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair this safety defect at no cost. Micro Bird dealers install the missing lower child-restraint anchorages free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that a portable child restraint is secured by the seat belt alone instead of the seat belt and lower anchorages. In a crash, that restraint setup increases the risk of injury to a child passenger. The dealer fix adds the missing anchorages.
When did Micro Bird start this recall repair?
Micro Bird began the safety recall repair on January 5, 2012. Owners can contact Micro Bird at 1-819-477-2012 or call a franchised Micro Bird dealer and reference recall number 11V597 to schedule the free anchorage installation.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V597000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V597 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V597000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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