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NHTSA recall 11V596000

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Micro Bird G5 School Bus

Reported Dec 23, 20111,227 vehicles affectedCORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.Maker’s number 11-049-JSU

The defect

Micro bird IS recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 G5 school buses manufactured from november 24, 2009, through december 3, 2011. the joint on the metal ceiling panel fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."

The risk

In the event of a crash, there IS a possibility that the metal ceiling panel may partially separate from the body structure creating an opening. a passenger IS at risk of serious injury if they are ejected or strike the ceiling panel.

The remedy

Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on march 5, 2012. owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.

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Vehicles in this recall

Micro Bird G5 School Bus
2009201020112012

Notes

Micro bird's recall campaign number IS 11-049-jsu.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .