Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V558000 Reported September 8, 2017

Seat belt mounting studs have inadequate padding

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · N/A · 25 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V558000
Manufacturer Campaign
17-071-CUS
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
25
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 8, 2017
Completion Rate
84.00

Defect Summary

Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2016 g5 school buses, equipped with ce white qs11 series convertible school bus seats. these seats were manufactured with integral d-ring mounting studs that may have inadequate padding between the occupant and the d-ring mounting stud.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a rear end collision, the seat occupant's head may contact the d-ring mounting stud, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Micro bird will notify owners, and the seat manufacturer will provide a remedy kit, free of charge. the recall began on october 23, 2017. owners may contact the seat manufacturer at 1-419-492-2157 extension 243 or micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. micro bird's number for this recall is 17-071-cus.

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 17V558000 or campaign 17-071-CUS.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V558000

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

What is recall 17V558000?

NHTSA recall 17V558000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on September 8, 2017. It addresses: Seat belt mounting studs have inadequate padding. The recall affects approximately 25 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V558000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17-071-CUS. 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.