NHTSA Recall 17V255000: Roof and pillars (structure)
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 602 vehicles. It affects 2012–2017 Micro Bird Mb II School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V255000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17-070-SUS |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | April 18, 2017 |
| Owner notification | June 5, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2017 MB II school buses. In the event of a rollover, the roof strength may be insufficient to prevent the roof from crushing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."
Safety risk
In the event of a rollover, if the school bus roof crushes, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the buses to prevent the roof from crushing, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2017. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-070-SUS. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-683.
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 17V255000
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.