Recall 18V517 covers 136 2015-2018 Micro Bird G5, T-Series, and Mb Ii Transit Bus vehicles for misattached seat-belt anchorage plates. Repair is free.
Micro Bird is recalling 136 2015-2018 G5 Transit Bus, T-Series Transit Bus, and Mb Ii Transit Bus vehicles because the seat belt anchorage plate attachment can lack the strength needed to hold the shoulder belt in a crash. If the plate detaches, the belt cannot properly restrain a passenger, increasing injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The seat belt anchorage plate in the 2015-2018 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, T-Series Transit Bus, and Mb Ii Transit Bus is the metal mounting point that secures the shoulder belt to the bus wall. In a crash, that plate helps the shoulder belt hold the passenger in position instead of pulling away from the wall.
On affected buses, the anchorage plate was installed in a lateral wall extrusion and was not attached securely enough during manufacturing. Some plates were found loose during inspection. If the plate cannot sustain the crash load, the shoulder belt has less capacity to restrain the passenger when it is needed most.
There is no warning sign before failure. The anchorage plate can look normal until a crash load is placed on the shoulder belt, so the issue has to be checked through the recall repair process.
Who's affected?
Spans three Micro Bird transit bus models across 2015-2018, all tied to the same seat belt anchorage component.
| 2018 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2017 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | seat belt |
| 2015 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | seat belt |
| 2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | seat belt |
| 2016 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | seat belt |
| 2017 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | seat belt |
| 2018 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | seat belt |
| 2017 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | seat belt |
| 2016 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | seat belt |
| 2015 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | seat belt |
| 2015 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | seat belt |
| 2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | seat belt |
| Units affected | 136 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
A detached belt anchorage plate can keep the seat belt from properly restraining a passenger, increasing the risk of injury. Schedule the recall work soon and avoid using the affected seating position until it is inspected. Repair will be free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2018 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, T-Series Transit Bus, or Mb Ii Transit Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 to confirm the inspection instructions and material kit for recall number 18V517.
- Schedule the free seat-belt anchorage inspection and field modification that secures the shoulder-belt anchorage plate to the wall.
- Bring the owner letter Micro Bird mailed on September 26, 2018, or reference recall number 18V517 when you call.
- Limit passenger use of the affected seating until the repair is complete, since a detached anchorage plate cannot properly restrain a passenger in a crash.
What happens at the repair
Micro Bird's repair is an inspection and field modification of the seat belt anchorage plate area, using the recall material kit and instructions supplied for this campaign. Once Micro Bird opens the dealer repair, a Micro Bird technician will inspect the affected seat belt anchorage and complete the field modification, free of charge. Parts and labor are covered. Micro Bird has a general reimbursement plan on file, so owners who already paid for a related seat belt anchorage repair should keep documentation and ask Micro Bird customer service how to submit a claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 6, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 26, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V517?
Recall 18V517 covers 136 2015-2018 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, T-Series Transit Bus, and Mb Ii Transit Bus vehicles with a seat belt anchorage plate that was not correctly attached to the wall. Micro Bird provides inspection instructions, field modification instructions, and the repair kit free of charge.
What should I do if my 2015-2018 Micro Bird transit bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 18V517. If it is, contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 or your Micro Bird service contact to arrange the seat belt anchorage inspection and field modification. Reference recall 18V517 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. Micro Bird will provide the inspection and field modification instructions, along with the material kit required to complete recall 18V517, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the shoulder belt anchorage plate can detach from the wall during a crash. If that happens, the belt cannot properly restrain a passenger, increasing the risk of injury. The free repair addresses the seat belt anchorage attachment.
What if I bought this Micro Bird transit bus used?
The free recall remedy still applies to an included bus. The VIN decides whether recall 18V517 covers your specific vehicle, not whether you received the original owner letter. Micro Bird mailed owner letters on September 26, 2018, but used owners still qualify for the no-cost remedy.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V517000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V517 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V517000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (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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