NHTSA Recall 21V991000: Seats and 2 other components
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 75 vehicles. It affects 2013–2021 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V991000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 21-089-FUC |
| Components | SEATS; EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › DOORS › LATCH › EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE |
| Report received | December 17, 2021 |
| Owner notification | February 15, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 G5 transit buses. The fold-away seat, adjacent to a side emergency exit, may obstruct access to the emergency exit release handle and instruction label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Safety risk
Occupants may have to unfold the seat to access the exit handle and instructions, delaying an emergency evacuation and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Micro Bird will provide inspection instructions to owners. Dealers will apply a new instruction label or relocate the emergency exit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-089-FUC.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V991000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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.