Recall 18V101 covers 207 2015-2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus vehicles with seat and belt anchorages that can detach. Free repair at franchised Micro Bird dealers.
Micro Bird is recalling 207 2015-2018 T-Series Transit Bus vehicles because three-place seats with lap belts were built with seat or seat belt attachments that can fail to stay secured to the floor in a crash. If those attachments fail, occupants face an increased risk of injury; Micro Bird dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 2015-2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus uses three-place passenger seats with Type 1 lap belts in certain seating positions. Those seats and belt anchor points are supposed to stay fastened to the bus floor so the belt and seat work together during a crash.
In certification testing for FMVSS 207 and FMVSS 210, this seat and belt setup failed the required strength tests. The concern is that the seat or seat belt attachments do not stay secured to the floor in a crash. If that happens, the lap belt does not hold the passenger the way it is designed to.
There is no warning sign before failure. A bus can look and feel normal in daily service, because the problem is with how the seat and belt anchorage hold under crash loads.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2015-2018 T-Series Transit Bus, with both the seat assembly and seat belt included.
| 2015 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2015 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | seat belt |
| 2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | seat assembly |
| 2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | seat belt |
| 2017 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | seat assembly |
| 2017 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | seat belt |
| 2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | seat assembly |
| 2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | seat belt |
| Units affected | 207 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A seat or seat belt attachment that fails during a crash leaves the occupant less protected and increases the risk of injury. Schedule the repair soon, especially before carrying passengers in the affected seating positions. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the free seat and seat belt anchorage modification kit that keeps the assemblies secured to the floor.
- Bring the recall notice if Micro Bird mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V101 when you call.
- Ask Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 for help with dealer scheduling or repair instructions.
- Limit use of the affected lap-belt seating until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician installs a modification kit that keeps the three-place seat and lap-belt seat belt assembly anchored to the floor. The recall repair is available now, and the modification kit, parts, and labor are free under campaign 18V101. The remedy is meant to keep the seat and belt attachments secured in a crash. Contact Micro Bird customer service if the dealer needs campaign routing.
Timeline
| February 8, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 26, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| March 28, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 2, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 3, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V101?
Recall 18V101 covers 207 2015-2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus vehicles with certain three-place seats that use Type 1 lap belts. The seat or seat belt attachments can fail to stay secured to the floor in a crash. Micro Bird dealers install an anchoring modification kit for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 18V101. If it is, contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the free modification kit installation. Reference recall number 18V101 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Micro Bird's remedy says dealers will install the modification kit free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is increased injury to seat occupants in a crash. If the seat or seat belt attachments fail, the restraint system no longer stays anchored to the floor as intended. The dealer repair adds the modification kit needed to keep the assembly anchored.
When did Micro Bird start this recall repair?
Micro Bird began the recall repair on April 3, 2018. Because the remedy is available, owners of included buses can contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer now and ask for the free seat and seat belt anchoring modification.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V101000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V101 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V101000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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