MICRO BIRD 2016 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES SCHOOL BUS Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES SCHOOL BUS
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. is recalling certain 2016 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES SCHOOL BUS vehicles due to seats issues. If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026