NHTSA Recall 18V596000: Labels (equipment) and seats
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 252 vehicles. It affects 2018 Micro Bird Mb II School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V596000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18-076-IUS |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS; SEATS |
| Report received | September 7, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 18, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018 Micro Bird MBII school buses equipped with certain NextGen School Bus seats with Integrated Child Restraint Systems. These seats may be missing a warning label on the lower restraint strap. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Safety risk
Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners, and the seat manufacture will provide the missing labels and instructions for their installation, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 or Hickory Springs customer service at 1-419-492-2157 extension 243. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-076-IUS.
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 18V596000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird Mb II School Bus | 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.