NHTSA Recall 13V406000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V406000; Date: Sep. 9, 2013
In the event of a crash, the metal ceiling panel may separate from the interior compartment structure, increasing the risk of injury to a passenger.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Micro Bird G5
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Affected Units:: 14
Recall Summary:
Corporation micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2013 g5 school buses manufactured from April 29, 2013, through July 4, 2013. The joint in the metal ceiling panel may not have been glued properly, thus the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength. "
How to Fix:
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will affix the ceiling panels with rivets and glue, free of charge. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this campaign is 13-054-jtu.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 31, 2014
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