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NHTSARecalled Sep 8, 2017 · #17V558000

Seat Belt Mounting Studs have Inadequate Padding

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2016 G5 school buses, equipped with CE White QS11 Series Convertible School Bus Seats. These seats were manufactured with integral D-Ring mounting studs that may have inadequate padding between the occupant and the D-ring mounting stud. In the event of a rear end collision, the seat occupant's head may contact the D-ring mounting stud, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Seat Belt Mounting Studs have Inadequate Padding
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Micro Bird will notify owners, and the seat manufacturer will provide a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2017. Owners may contact the seat manufacturer at 1-419-492-2157 extension 243 or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-071-CUS.

View the official CPSC notice