Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V596000 Reported September 7, 2018

Warning label missing from lower strap/fmvss 213

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · Equipment · 252 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V596000
Manufacturer Campaign
18-076-IUS
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
252
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 7, 2018
Completion Rate
25.00

Defect Summary

Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2018 micro bird mbii school buses equipped with certain nextgen school bus seats with integrated child restraint systems. these seats may be missing a warning label on the lower restraint strap. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Micro bird will notify owners, and the seat manufacture will provide the missing labels and instructions for their installation, free of charge. the recall began october 18, 2018. owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 or hickory springs customer service at 1-419-492-2157 extension 243. micro bird's number for this recall is 18-076-ius.

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 18V596000 or campaign 18-076-IUS.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V596000

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

What is recall 18V596000?

NHTSA recall 18V596000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on September 7, 2018. It addresses: Warning label missing from lower strap/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 252 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V596000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18-076-IUS. 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.