Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V798000 Reported December 12, 2017

Roof may not meet rollover requirements/fmvss 220

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · Structure · 292 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V798000
Manufacturer Campaign
17-072-GUS
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
292
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 12, 2017
Completion Rate
30.48

Defect Summary

Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2006-2017 g5 school buses with an unloaded weight more than 10,013 pounds. in a rollover, the roof may crush excessively. 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

If roof crushes more than the rollover standards allow for the weight and configuration of the bus, the occupants have a greater risk of injury in the event of a rollover crash.

Corrective Action

Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the buses to prevent the roof from crushing excessively in a rollover, free of charge. the recall began on january 26, 2018. for more information, owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-475-9633. micro bird's number for this recall is 17-072-gus.

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 17V798000 or campaign 17-072-GUS.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V798000

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

What is recall 17V798000?

NHTSA recall 17V798000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on December 12, 2017. It addresses: Roof may not meet rollover requirements/fmvss 220. The recall affects approximately 292 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 17V798000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17-072-GUS. 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.