Fmvss 225 lower child restraint anchorages
Defect Summary
Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2011 mb ii school buses manufactured from august 16, 2011, through september 16, 2011. during production, the 2 sets of lower anchorages which are used to restrain a portable child seat, were not installed. accordingly, the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems."
Safety Consequence
If a portable child restraint is installed in the vehicle, it will only be secured by the seat belt instead of the seat belt and the lower anchorages. in the event of a crash, a child not sufficiently restrained could be injured.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing lower anchorages free of charge. the safety recall began on january 5, 2012. owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. or involving Seat Belts.
FAQ: Recall 11V597000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V597000?
NHTSA recall 11V597000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on December 23, 2011. It addresses: Fmvss 225 lower child restraint anchorages. The recall affects approximately 48 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V597000 or the manufacturer campaign number 11-050-LAU. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.