Recall 18V875 covers 17 2015-2018 Micro Bird Ct-Series buses with a foldaway seat lock defect. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
Micro Bird is recalling 17 2015-2018 Ct-Series buses equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats because the seat cushion can fail to stay locked when loaded in a crash or sudden stop. If the seat back moves in a crash, the occupant has an increased injury risk, and the dealer repair will be free once Micro Bird makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat in the 2015-2018 Micro Bird Ct-Series bus is built to fold out of the aisle or cabin space, then lock upright for passenger use. The back seat cushion is supposed to fully engage when it moves from the stowed position to the upright position, so the seating system and belt anchorages hold the passenger as designed.
On affected Micro Bird buses, the back cushion does not always fully engage after it is rotated into its use position. Under load, including a crash or sudden stop, the cushion can fail to stay locked. That means the seat structure no longer gives the passenger the support required by the seating and seat belt anchorage standards.
There is no warning sign before failure. A seat can appear ready for use after it is folded upright, while the cushion has not fully locked into place.
Who's affected?
Spans four model years, all tied to the same seat assembly.
| 2016 Micro Bird Ct-Series | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2018 Micro Bird Ct-Series | seat assembly |
| 2015 Micro Bird Ct-Series | seat assembly |
| 2017 Micro Bird Ct-Series | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 17 |
| 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?
In a crash, a foldaway seat back that moves can leave the seated occupant with a higher injury risk. There is no warning sign listed before failure, so schedule the recall inspection and repair. 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 Ct-Series bus is included in this recall.
- Use Micro Bird's owner notice, if you have it, to confirm the recall instructions before scheduling service.
- Call Micro Bird customer service at 1-507-625-6426 with questions and reference recall number 18V875 when you call.
- Ask a franchised Micro Bird dealer how to complete the free foldaway-seat inspection and repair that secures the seat back so it stays locked under load.
- Bring the recall notice to the dealer, or give the dealer Micro Bird recall number 18-080-GUC.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician inspects the foldaway seat and repairs it so the cushion locks when moved from the stowed position to the upright position. Because the final remedy is not marked available, do not assume the final repair appointment is open for scheduling until Micro Bird or the dealer confirms it. Once the repair is available, the dealer repair is free under the recall, with parts and labor covered.
Timeline
| December 7, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 7, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| January 7, 2019 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 18, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 21, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 28, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V875?
Recall 18V875 covers 17 2015-2018 Micro Bird Ct-Series buses equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. The seat cushion can fail to stay locked upright under crash or sudden-stop loads, increasing injury risk for the seated occupant. Micro Bird dealers inspect and repair the foldaway seat for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2018 Micro Bird Ct-Series is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 18V875. If it is, contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to arrange the foldaway-seat inspection and repair. Reference recall number 18V875 and Micro Bird recall number 18-080-GUC 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 says dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 18V875.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is occupant injury in a crash. If the foldaway seat back moves under crash or sudden-stop loads, the seated passenger has less restraint support. The remedy path is a free dealer inspection and repair of the affected foldaway seat.
When did Micro Bird notify owners?
Micro Bird began the recall on January 28, 2019, and notified owners about the foldaway-seat repair. If you never received a letter, check your VIN and call a franchised Micro Bird dealer with recall number 18V875.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V875000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-507-625-6426 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V875 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V875000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →