NHTSA Recall 18V101000: Seats and seat belts
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 207 vehicles. It affects 2015–2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V101000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18-073-TUS |
| Components | SEATS; SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | February 8, 2018 |
| Owner notification | April 3, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 T-Series transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with at least one three-place seat that has Type 1 (lap belt) seat belts. In the event of a crash, the seats or seat belt attachments may not remain secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and number 207, "Seating Systems."
Safety risk
If the seat or seat belt attachments fail in the event of a crash, the seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a modification kit to keep the seat and seat belt assembly anchored, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-073-TUS.
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 18V101000
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.