Roof may crush in a rollover/fmvss 220
Defect Summary
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2012-2017 mb ii school buses. in the event of a rollover, the roof strength may be insufficient to prevent the roof from crushing. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 220, "school bus rollover protection."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a rollover, if the school bus roof crushes, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the buses to prevent the roof from crushing, free of charge. the recall began on june 5, 2017. owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. micro bird's number for this recall is 17-070-sus. note: this recall supersedes recall 15v-683.
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FAQ: Recall 17V255000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V255000?
NHTSA recall 17V255000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on April 18, 2017. It addresses: Roof may crush in a rollover/fmvss 220. The recall affects approximately 602 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 17V255000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17-070-SUS. 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.