Recall 15V327 affects 10 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus vehicles for noncompliant seat-bottom foam. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
Micro Bird is recalling 10 2015 G5 School Bus vehicles because the seat-bottom foam core is under recall for FMVSS No. 302 flammability compliance. In the presence of an ignition source, the seats can fail to resist catching fire, raising the risk that a fire starts or spreads; Micro Bird dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The seat bottom assembly in the 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus is the lower cushion passengers sit on. Inside that cushion is a foam core, which gives the seat its shape and support. That foam also has to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 302, the federal flammability rule for interior materials.
On the affected buses, the foam core used in certain seat bottoms does not meet that flammability requirement. The problem is not the seat frame or how the seat is mounted. It is the material inside the cushion, which was built with foam that did not meet the required burn-resistance standard.
Owners and operators will not hear, smell, or see this defect during normal use. There is no warning sign before failure. The seat can look and feel normal even though the foam inside does not meet the required flammability standard.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 10 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
The noncompliant seat-bottom foam has lower fire resistance around an ignition source, which increases the risk that a fire starts or spreads. There is no visible or audible warning tied to this condition, so treat the VIN result as the deciding factor and schedule the seat-bottom replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the free seat-bottom foam replacement that fixes the flammability issue.
- Bring the recall notice if Micro Bird has provided one. If not, reference recall number 15V327 when you call.
- Avoid putting the bus into passenger service until the compliant seat-bottom foam replacement is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician replaces the G5 School Bus seat bottoms with foam that meets the flammability standard for interior materials. The replacement parts and labor are free under recall 15V327. The recall began on June 1, 2015, and Micro Bird reported that all affected buses were still with dealers, so an owner notification letter was not issued. If an affected bus is still in dealer inventory, the repair path is direct: the dealer replaces the noncompliant seat bottoms before the bus is delivered or returned to service.
Timeline
| May 19, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| May 29, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
| May 29, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 1, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V327?
Recall 15V327 covers 10 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus vehicles with seat-bottom foam that does not meet FMVSS No. 302 flammability requirements. Micro Bird dealers replace the school bus seat bottoms with compliant foam for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 15V327. If it is, contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the seat-bottom replacement. Reference recall number 15V327 or Micro Bird recall number 15-059-HUS when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Micro Bird's remedy states that dealers replace the school bus seat bottoms with compliant foam free of charge. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to complete safety recall repairs at no cost at a franchised dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire spread inside the bus if an ignition source reaches the affected seat-bottom foam. The foam does not meet FMVSS No. 302 flammability requirements, which increases the risk that a fire starts or spreads. The dealer fix replaces the foam with compliant material.
Was an owner letter mailed for this recall?
No owner notification letter was issued because the affected buses were still with dealers when the recall began on June 1, 2015. If you own a 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus now, check your VIN and call Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V327000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V327 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V327000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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