Recall 16V434000

STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Report Date
20160614
Component
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 MBII, G5, and CT-Series commercial buses manufactured August 21, 2015, to June 2, 2016. The affected buses have T-Slider window frames that may allow water to accumulate inside the frame. In freezing conditions, the accumulated water can freeze, expand and put extra pressure on the window glass causing it to shatter.

Safety Consequence

Shattered window glass may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.

Remedy

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will seal or replace the windows, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Lippert Window customer service at 1-450-378-6722 or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 16-066-LUC.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 MICRO BIRD CT-SERIES
2015 MICRO BIRD G5
2015 MICRO BIRD MB II
2016 MICRO BIRD CT-SERIES
2016 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
2016 MICRO BIRD MB II TRANSIT BUS

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.