Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V517000 Reported August 6, 2018

Incorrectly installed seat belt anchorage plate

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · Seat Belts · 136 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V517000
Manufacturer Campaign
18-075-CUC
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
136
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 6, 2018
Completion Rate
28.68

Defect Summary

Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 micro bird g5, mb ii, and t-series transit buses. during manufacturing, the seat belt anchorage plate may not have been correctly attached to the wall, limiting the capacity of the shoulder belt to restrain a passenger in the event of a crash.

Safety Consequence

If the belt anchorage plate detaches from the wall, and cannot properly restrain a passenger it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Micro bird corporation will provide inspection and field modification instructions and the material kit required to complete this recall repair, free of charge. owner letters were mailed september 26, 2018. owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. micro bird's number for this recall is 18-075-cuc.

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 18V517000 or campaign 18-075-CUC.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V517000

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

What is recall 18V517000?

NHTSA recall 18V517000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on August 6, 2018. It addresses: Incorrectly installed seat belt anchorage plate. The recall affects approximately 136 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V517000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18-075-CUC. 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.