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November 23, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V795000
Wheelchair Track Anchorages May Detach/FMVSS 222
Wheelchair track anchorages that detach may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V795
Manufacturer Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 22
Summary
Corp. Mirco Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2008 G5, 2010-2012 G5, 2014-2015 G5, and 2020-2021 G5 school buses equipped with transversal wheelchair track anchorages. The wheelchair track anchorages may not sufficiently secure a wheelchair and detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, “School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.”
Remedy
Dealers will reattach the transversal anchorages, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 15, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird’s number for this recall is 23-104-TUS.
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.
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
Micro Bird has decided that a non-conformity which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2006-2008, 2010-2012, 2014, 2015, 2020 and 2021 school vehicles.
In the recalled vehicles, the installed transversal wheelchair track anchorages may not comply with the force requirements of Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, Standard #222, “School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.” A track anchorage that is not installed as to withstand a sufficient force may detach during a crash, increasing the risks of injury to passengers.
To complete this recall, owners will contact you to make an appointment for repair. We recommend that you order a few correction kits so you can correct vehicles presenting the defect without any delay.
We request that you apply for reimbursement via the GOLs claim system with detailed invoices and list of repaired vehicles so we can update our files.
Micro Bird Corporation will provide instructions and parts, as well as reimburse labor to mitigate this recall at no charge. The repair will consist in reattaching the tracks according to the instructions.
The allotted time to correct the defect is two (2) hours per vehicle.
Important: We want to remind you that recalled vehicles must be corrected before you sell, lease, or deliver them; vehicles returned at the end of a lease must be corrected before they can be offered for sale as used vehicles.
We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause and we thank you for your cooperation.
Chronology :
Following a long hiatus in the installation of transversal wheelchair track anchorages, it was inquired on April 24, 2023 to validate the installation method and hardware for these tracks before installing new transversal tracks.
Tests were conducted and, after further analysis, it was concluded that the hardware used in the past may not be sufficient to comply with Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, Standard #222, School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.
On November 16, 2023, it was decided to recall the vehicles equipped with transversal wheelchair track anchorages.
Micro Bird has not received any report of incident or claim regarding this noncompliance.
10 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| MICRO BIRD | G5 | 2006-2008, 2010-2012, 2014-2015, 2020-2021 |
3 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V795-8401.pdf 645.662KB
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Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V795-3578.PDF 215.339KB
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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-23V795-6539.pdf 150.044KB
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Latest Recalls Documents
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https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=23V795&docType=RCL
- WHEELCHAIR SEAT BELT: With targeted torso support, the Vive Wheelchair Seatbelt helps to ensure that individuals who are elderly, pregnant, or disabled remain safely seated in a wheelchair without slipping or slouching. The soft and adjustable belt evenly distributes weight for greater comfort.
- SECURE PROTECTION AGAINST FALLS: Experience greater comfort with a lightly padded belt that will not cut into your ribs or hips to create skin discomfort. The wide design of the seatbelt evenly distributes weight across the surface area of the belt, to reduce skin friction and irritation and ensure ample support.
- SOFT PADDING AND WIDE BELT DESIGN: Adjust the safety straps to your desired length between 37.5” to 75” and experience a fit that is snug while allowing for unobstructed deep breaths, for improved comfort.
- DURABLE, STRONG, AND SAFE: Reinforced stitching creates a durable and dependable belt that remains tight even when direct force is applied. The reflective strips on the belt help to ensure safety, for peace of mind.
- QUALITY GUARANTEE: Purchase confidently with the Vive 60-day guarantee.
- Working Load Limit (WLL) is the max cargo weight Tie-Down can safely handle and accommodate forces caused by speed, road conditions, or emergencies. Industry standard for WLL is 1/3 the Break Strength
- Protect Your Cargo: Keeper 6.5 ft. Over-the-Wheel Tie-Down is designed to fit larger tires & tread to enhance reliability for vehicle transport. Features tough performance engineered Hi-Test webbing more resilient than chain that is resistant to rot or tear.
- Measurements: 2 in. Hi-Test webbing fits 24 in. - 30 in. tires with a maximum tire width of 8 in. Please use extreme caution when securing vehicles for transport.
- Usage: Attach the tie-down to tires to prevent wear from abrasion and jerking during transportation.
- Ideal Use: Safe and secure option for transporting vehicles. These tie-downs have a 2,000 lbs. working load limit.
- Anti-slip Wheelchair Seat Belt - Designed for persons who require a safety belt while in wheelchairs or chairs, which can stabilize sitting position to prevent the patient from falling and slipping, ensure safety. Perfect for suffering from spasticity, seizures or those who may fall from a wheelchair. The belt is not intended to be used as a restraint!
- Safety & Comfortable & Durable - This portable safety belt is equipped with a velcro, which is strong viscosity for a secure lock to protect the patient's safety. It is made of high quality environmentally friendly materials nylon cloth and thicken foam padding, which is soft and breathable, comfortable to wear and durable.
- Adjustable Seat Belt - There are three adjustable lengths, the total length is 50 inches, suitable for most people.
- Easy to Use - No tools required, the wheelchair cushion belt is easy to install and remove, securely locked and released, simpe and convenient to use, suitable for most wheelchairs or chairs.
- Washable & Reusable - The wheelchair belt is suitable for machine washing and hand washing. Hanging to dry, non-chlorine bleach, don't dry clean. It is reusable after cleaning.
- Single Tensioning Knob - Safely secures wheelchair and occupant in under 10 seconds
- Positive Lock Indicator (PLI) - Patented feature clearly indicates when fitting is locked in anchorage (L-track application only)
- Interchangeable - Eliminates confusion; no right, left, front or rear locations
- Universal Design - Accommodates virtually all wheelchair designs, including scooters
- Wheelchair tie down seat belt system improve your mobility and independence, key to worry-free transportation whether you're a caregiver looking out for a loved one or an individual.
- Made of high-quality materials with adjustable buckle to ensure durability and reliability, provides maximum comfortable.
- Fits L-track system commonly found in vehicles and transportation platforms, quattro stud fitting ensure stable connection, you or your loved one will remain secure during transportation.
- Perfect for the elderly, injured, disabled, handicapped, limited mobility, rehabilitation patients or anyone who needs mobility assistance.
- Easy to use: With just a few quick steps to fix to track, can ensure a safe and stable journey.
- Appropriate Size: the wheelchair leg rest straps measure about 19.7 x 3.9 inches/ 50 x 10 cm (length x width), long enough to adjust for most people, making them easier for the user to move around with the wheelchair
- Sturdy and Reusable: these wheelchair restraint straps are made of nylon, and equipped with hook and loop strips, elastic and comfortable, sturdy and long lasting, which can be applied repeatedly for a long time, you can use with confidence
- Safe and Practical: each of the wheelchair leg strap has a hook and loop strip that ensures that it remains in place during use, reducing the risk of slippage; They are designed for people in wheelchairs who need foot straps, effectively keeps the leg in a safe position to prevent injury
- Wide Application: the wheelchair restraints are ideal for wheelchair users who need a foot belt, which are versatile and can be applied with different types of wheelchairs, making them useful accessories for people that use wheelchairs, allowing them to enjoy better freedom and mobility
- Warm Note: the wheelchair safety belt straps come with a warm note that advises users to loosen the foot belt every few hours; This ensures that the user's circulation is improved and prevents discomfort from extended use
- ♿【Wheelchair Leg Strap】Designed for those who need to use a foot safety strap on wheelchair, prevent foot sliding and improve safety.
- 🦶【Safety Foot Belt】The wheelchair safety restraint harness can easily fix the feet on the footrest, providing safety protection for the elderly or disabled, and preventing accidental falls and injuries.
- 💪【Durable & Convenient】Wheelchair foot strap made of 100% nylon has a long service life. The hook and loop design of the foot loop strap is not only convenient to wear and take off, but also has strong robustness.
- 🧍【Suitable For】This wheelchair safety accessory is suitable for different types of wheelchair users, including people with muscle weakness, Parkinson's disease, postoperative patients, and advanced dementia,etc.
- 📐【Universal Size】34.5 * 6.25 inches wheelchair Leg support strap is suitable for wheelchairs between 16 and 20 inches. Please confirm whether the size is suitable before purchasing.
- Qty 4 Kit includes for L-Track
- User Manual for Wheelchair & Occupant Restraint System is Included
- L-Track Floor Mount
- Retractable Tie Down Straps
- Meets the Requirements of SAE J2249 Including a Frontal Impact Test Conducted at 30 mph, 20G using a Forward-Facing Surrogate Wheelchair with a Mass of 85kg and an ATD with a Mass of 76.3 kg.
- SINGLE TENSIONING KNOB - Safely secures wheelchair and occupant in under 10 seconds.
- (PLI) POSITIVE LOCK INDICATOR - Patented feature clearly indicates when fitting is locked in anchorage (L-track application only).
- INTERCHANGEABLE - Eliminates confusion; no right, left, front or rear locations.
- UNIVERSAL DESIGN - Accommodates virtually all wheelchair designs, including scooters.
- ULTRA-DURABLE - Constructed from hardened steel and coated in zinc for maximum corrosion resistance.
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-795
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Submission Date : NOV 23, 2023
NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-795
Manufacturer Recall No. : 23-104-TUS
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Address : 3000, Rue Girardin
Drumondville, Quebec 00 J2E 0A1
Company phone : 819-477-2012
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 22
Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2006-2008 Micro Bird G5
Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Wheelchair track anchorages may not comply with the force requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Standard #222, “School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection”.
Production Dates : NOV 01, 2006 – NOV 30, 2007
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential
Vehicle 2 : 2010-2012 Micro Bird G5
Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Wheelchair track anchorages may not comply with the force requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Standard #222, “School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection”.
Production Dates : JUN 28, 2010 – APR 30, 2012
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-795 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Vehicle 3 : 2014-2015 Micro Bird G5
Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Wheelchair track anchorages may not comply with the force requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Standard #222, “School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection”.
Production Dates : OCT 24, 2013 – AUG 15, 2015
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential
Vehicle 4 : 2020-2021 Micro Bird G5
Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Wheelchair track anchorages may not comply with the force requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Standard #222, “School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection”.
Production Dates : FEB 10, 2020 – SEP 30, 2021
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential
Description of Noncompliance :
Description of the
Noncompliance :
In certain Micro Bird school vehicles, wheelchair track anchorages may not comply with the force requirements of Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, Standard #222, “School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.”
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : A track anchorage that is not installed as to withstand a sufficient force may detach during a crash, increasing the risks of injury or casualty to passengers.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR
Involved Components :
Component Name 1 : Wheelchair track anchorage
Component Description : NR
Component Part Number : NR
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-795 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : NR
Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Chronology :
Following a long hiatus in the installation of transversal wheelchair track anchorages, it was inquired on April 24, 2023 to validate the installation method and hardware for these tracks before installing new transversal tracks.
Tests were conducted and, after further analysis, it was concluded that the hardware used in the past may not be sufficient to comply with Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, Standard #222, School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.
On November 16, 2023, it was decided to recall the vehicles equipped with transversal wheelchair track
anchorages.
Micro Bird has not received any report of incident or claim regarding this noncompliance.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Micro Bird Corporation will provide field modification instructions and material to mitigate this recall at no charge. It will be the responsibility of the bus owners to have their vehicle(s) corrected by a Micro Bird dealer.
Owners who have incurred costs to obtain a remedy for the defect addressed by this recall campaign within a reasonable time in advance of
notification, may submit their claims to Ecotuned Technologies.
Reimbursement, in part or in full, will be provided upon approval of the claim.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
NR
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
Wheelchair track anchorages are installed according to the method identified as compliant during tests.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers will receive the notification and instructions by email and owners will be notified in writing
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-795 Page 4
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 04, 2023 – DEC 08, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 15, 2024 – JAN 19, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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DATE: December 2023
TO: Micro Bird Distributors
SUBJECT: Recall 23-104-TUS / NHTSA Recall 23V795
FROM: Marie Claude Gagnon, Product Certification and Specification Specialist, Micro Bird Inc.
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
Micro Bird has decided that a non-conformity which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2006-2008, 2010-2012, 2014, 2015, 2020 and 2021 school vehicles.
In the recalled vehicles, the installed transversal wheelchair track anchorages may not comply with the force requirements of Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, Standard #222, “School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.” A track anchorage that is not installed as to withstand a sufficient force may detach during a crash, increasing the risks of injury to passengers.
To complete this recall, owners will contact you to make an appointment for repair. We recommend that you order a few correction kits so you can correct vehicles presenting the defect without any delay.
We request that you apply for reimbursement via the GOLs claim system with detailed invoices and list of repaired vehicles so we can update our files.
Micro Bird Corporation will provide instructions and parts, as well as reimburse labor to mitigate this recall at no charge. The repair will consist in reattaching the tracks according to the instructions.
The allotted time to correct the defect is two (2) hours per vehicle.
Important: We want to remind you that recalled vehicles must be corrected before you sell, lease, or deliver them; vehicles returned at the end of a lease must be corrected before they can be offered for sale as used vehicles.
We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause and we thank you for your cooperation.
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