Recall 22V280 affects 457 2018-2020 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus buses for insufficient seat fasteners. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
Micro Bird is recalling 457 2018-2020 Mb Ii School Bus vehicles because GenQ seats with Type 2 seat belts were attached with insufficient hardware. In a crash, an insufficiently attached seat can detach and increase injury risk; Micro Bird dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The GenQ seat in a 2018-2020 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus is the passenger seat assembly. Its Type 2 seat belt is anchored through the seat structure, so the seat and belt hardware work together to hold the occupant in place during normal driving and a sudden stop.
On affected school buses, the installation instructions used during production left out a washer that appeared in later instructions. That missing washer means the GenQ seats equipped with Type 2 seat belts were attached with insufficient hardware. Micro Bird found that the setup did not meet the seating-system and seat-belt-anchorage requirements in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207 and 210.
This is not a part that gives the driver or passengers an obvious symptom during daily use. There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is in the seat attachment hardware, so the vehicle needs the corrected dealer repair rather than a visual check by the owner.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2018, 2019, and 2020 model years with the same seat assembly.
| 2019 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2020 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | seat assembly |
| 2018 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 457 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2018-2020 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?
An insufficiently attached seat can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury for the person in that seat. Until the repair is complete, limit use of any seat the dealer identifies as affected and schedule service promptly. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2020 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the free seat-fastener repair that secures the GenQ seats and seat belt anchorages.
- Call Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 with questions and reference recall number 22V280 when you call.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, give the dealer recall number 22V280.
- Ask the dealer whether the bus can stay in service before the repair, especially if GenQ seats with Type 2 seat belts are used.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, Micro Bird has not listed a specific repair procedure in the remedy text for campaign 22V280. The recall concerns GenQ seats with Type 2 seat belts that were attached with insufficient hardware, so ask the service desk what inspection or hardware repair Micro Bird authorizes for your bus before the appointment. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. If you paid out of pocket for this seat or seat-belt anchorage defect within a reasonable time before the owner notice, submit the claim to Micro Bird. Reimbursement in part or in full is provided after Micro Bird approves the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 27, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| May 27, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 6, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 6, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 21, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V280?
Recall 22V280 covers 457 2018-2020 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus vehicles with GenQ seats equipped with Type 2 seat belts. The seats were attached with insufficient hardware, so a seat can detach during a crash and increase injury risk.
What should I do if my 2018-2020 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 22V280. If it is, contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Reference recall 22V280 and Micro Bird number 22-091-GUS when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost once the recall remedy is provided. Micro Bird is responsible for addressing the seat fastener issue on included buses through its recall process.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is seat detachment during a crash. Recall 22V280 says the GenQ seats with Type 2 seat belts were attached with insufficient hardware, which can increase injury risk if the bus is involved in a crash.
When were owners notified about recall 22V280?
Micro Bird mailed owner notification letters on June 21, 2022. If you bought the bus used or never received a letter, check your VIN and contact Micro Bird customer service with recall 22V280 and Micro Bird number 22-091-GUS.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V280000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V280 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V280000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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