NHTSA Recall 16V434000: Escape/egress/exit (structure)
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 79 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Micro Bird Ct-Series.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V434000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16-066-LUC |
| Component | STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT |
| Report received | June 14, 2016 |
| Owner notification | July 19, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 MBII, G5, and CT-Series commercial buses manufactured August 21, 2015, to June 2, 2016. The affected buses have T-Slider window frames that may allow water to accumulate inside the frame. In freezing conditions, the accumulated water can freeze, expand and put extra pressure on the window glass causing it to shatter.
Safety risk
Shattered window glass may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will seal or replace the windows, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Lippert Window customer service at 1-450-378-6722 or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 16-066-LUC.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V434000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird Ct-Series | 2015, 2016 |
| Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2015, 2016 |
| Micro Bird Mb II Transit Bus | 2015, 2016 |
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.