Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V434000 Reported June 14, 2016

Window may shatter due to water freezing in frame

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · Structure · 79 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V434000
Manufacturer Campaign
16-066-LUC
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
79
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 14, 2016
Completion Rate
53.16

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V434000 or campaign 16-066-LUC.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V434000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V434000?

NHTSA recall 16V434000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on June 14, 2016. It addresses: Window may shatter due to water freezing in frame. The recall affects approximately 79 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V434000 or the manufacturer campaign number 16-066-LUC. 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.