NHTSA Recall 11V475000: Seats
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,059 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Micro Bird G5 School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V475000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 11-047-SEU |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | September 19, 2011 |
| Owner notification | January 4, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Micro bird is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 and micro bird mbii school buses manufactured from april 14, 2010, through june 7, 2011, equipped with a c. E. White seat cushion. The seat cushion self-latching mechanism does not activate when a 48.4 pound mass is placed on the center of the seat cushion and accordingly, these seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Safety risk
If the seat cushion is not fully latched to the seat structure, it could flip up out of position in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Micro bird will notify owners and will repair the seats free of charge. The safety recall began on january 4, 2012. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Notes
Micro bird's recall campaign number is 11-047-seu.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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V475000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.