NHTSA Recall 18V474000: Seats
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,357 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Micro Bird G5 School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V474000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18-074-SUS |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | July 18, 2018 |
| Owner notification | December 7, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB-II, and T-series school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Safety risk
If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will insert an additional piece of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam into the seatback, free of charge. Micro Bird issued interim notifications to owners on September 12, 2018. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-074-SUS.
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 18V474000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Micro Bird Mb II School Bus | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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.