Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V101000 Reported February 8, 2018

Seat or seat belt assembly failure/fmvss 210, 207

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · N/A · 207 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V101000
Manufacturer Campaign
18-073-TUS
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
207
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 8, 2018
Completion Rate
56.04

Defect Summary

Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 t-series transit buses. these vehicles are equipped with at least one three-place seat that has type 1 (lap belt) seat belts. in the event of a crash, the seats or seat belt attachments may not remain secured to the floor. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages," and number 207, "seating systems."

Safety Consequence

If the seat or seat belt attachments fail in the event of a crash, the seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a modification kit to keep the seat and seat belt assembly anchored, free of charge. the recall began on april 3, 2018. owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. micro bird's number for this recall is 18-073-tus.

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 18V101000 or campaign 18-073-TUS.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V101000

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

What is recall 18V101000?

NHTSA recall 18V101000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on February 8, 2018. It addresses: Seat or seat belt assembly failure/fmvss 210, 207. The recall affects approximately 207 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 18V101000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18-073-TUS. 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.