November 23, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V795000
Wheelchair Track Anchorages May Detach/FMVSS 222
Wheelchair track anchorages that detach may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V795
Manufacturer Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 22
Summary
Corp. Mirco Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2008 G5, 2010-2012 G5, 2014-2015 G5, and 2020-2021 G5 school buses equipped with transversal wheelchair track anchorages. The wheelchair track anchorages may not sufficiently secure a wheelchair and detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, “School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.”
Remedy
Dealers will reattach the transversal anchorages, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 15, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird’s number for this recall is 23-104-TUS.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
Micro Bird has decided that a non-conformity which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2006-2008, 2010-2012, 2014, 2015, 2020 and 2021 school vehicles.
In the recalled vehicles, the installed transversal wheelchair track anchorages may not comply with the force requirements of Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, Standard #222, “School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.” A track anchorage that is not installed as to withstand a sufficient force may detach during a crash, increasing the risks of injury to passengers.
To complete this recall, owners will contact you to make an appointment for repair. We recommend that you order a few correction kits so you can correct vehicles presenting the defect without any delay.
We request that you apply for reimbursement via the GOLs claim system with detailed invoices and list of repaired vehicles so we can update our files.
Micro Bird Corporation will provide instructions and parts, as well as reimburse labor to mitigate this recall at no charge. The repair will consist in reattaching the tracks according to the instructions.
The allotted time to correct the defect is two (2) hours per vehicle.
Important: We want to remind you that recalled vehicles must be corrected before you sell, lease, or deliver them; vehicles returned at the end of a lease must be corrected before they can be offered for sale as used vehicles.
We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause and we thank you for your cooperation.
Chronology :
Following a long hiatus in the installation of transversal wheelchair track anchorages, it was inquired on April 24, 2023 to validate the installation method and hardware for these tracks before installing new transversal tracks.
Tests were conducted and, after further analysis, it was concluded that the hardware used in the past may not be sufficient to comply with Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, Standard #222, School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.
On November 16, 2023, it was decided to recall the vehicles equipped with transversal wheelchair track anchorages.
Micro Bird has not received any report of incident or claim regarding this noncompliance.
10 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| MICRO BIRD | G5 | 2006-2008, 2010-2012, 2014-2015, 2020-2021 |
3 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V795-8401.pdf 645.662KB
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V795-3578.PDF 215.339KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-23V795-6539.pdf 150.044KB
Latest Recalls Documents
For the Latest and Most recent Recall Information Visit the link below…
- COMPLETE 4-POINT SECUREMENT SYSTEM: Includes four (4) genuine Q'Straint QRT Standard Retractors (Q8-6201-L) designed for floor L-Track anchorage. This kit provides the necessary tiedowns to secure one wheelchair or mobility scooter in transit, paratransit, and school bus applications.
- L-TRACK "PLI" SAFETY FITTING: Features Q'Straint's patented Positive Lock Indicator (PLI). When the retractor is slid into the floor track, the PLI visual indicator clearly confirms the fitting is locked and safe, eliminating guesswork for the driver.
- SEMI-AUTOMATIC TENSIONING: The QRT Standard utilizes a single-tension knob design. This allows the operator to quickly tighten the J-Hook straps against the wheelchair frame with one hand, reducing dwell time and ensuring a rigid, safe securement.
- UNIVERSAL J-HOOK ATTACHMENT: Equipped with heavy-duty J-Hooks that easily attach to virtually any manual or power wheelchair frame. The retractors are fully interchangeable (no specific front/rear units), simplifying inventory for fleet managers.
- COMPACT & LOW PROFILE: The hardened steel, zinc-coated housing fits under most wheelchair footrests and resists corrosion. Ideal for NEMT providers, mobility van converters, and personal accessible vehicles seeking a crash-tested solution.
- COMPLETE 4-POINT SECUREMENT KIT: Includes four (4) Q8-6201-L QRT Standard Retractors with PLI L-Track fittings, one (1) Q8-6325-A vehicle-mounted occupant securement unit, one (1) Q5-6500A-5 Shoulder Bracket Mounting Bracket, Instruction Adhesive Label, Installation Instructions, Operator Guide, and 2-Year Limited Warranty Card. Designed for NEMT fleets, paratransit vans, school buses, city buses, coach buses, rail vehicles, community transport, and wheelchair accessible van (WAV) conversions. L-Track floor anchorage rails sold separately.
- PATENTED PLI POSITIVE LOCK INDICATOR: Q'Straint's patented PLI fitting snaps directly into standard L-Track (aircraft track) floor anchorages and provides clear visual confirmation that the retractor is locked before the vehicle moves — eliminating guesswork at every wheelchair securement. Compatible with L-Track anchorages installed in Fits Ram
ProMaster, Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and Compatible with BraunAbility, VMI, and other professionally converted accessible vans and minivans. - FAST, SIMPLE, MECHANICAL RELIABILITY: The single tensioning knob lets the operator tighten and secure the wheelchair tie-down straps in under 10 seconds with one hand — no electronics, no batteries, no automatic mechanisms to service or fail. All four retractors are identical in design, size, and shape: no left, right, front, or rear designation means zero placement confusion during loading. Low-profile, bracketless design fits under most wheelchair footrests without adjustment.
- UNIVERSAL J-HOOK FOR ANY WHEELCHAIR OR SCOOTER: J-Hook ends attach to virtually all manual and power wheelchair and scooter frames with a simple quarter-turn — reducing webbing twist and ensuring correct strap angle on any chair design. Retractors are constructed from hardened steel with a zinc coating for maximum corrosion resistance in daily fleet use. The interchangeable, universal design eliminates the need to stock separate left- and right-hand units — simplifying fleet inventory.
- MEETS ALL REQUIRED SAFETY STANDARDS: The Q-8200-A-L meets or exceeds SAE J2249, ISO 10542, and ADA requirements for wheelchair and occupant securement in transit vehicles. Backed by Q'Straint's 2-year limited manufacturer warranty. For unoccupied wheelchair securement only (no occupant securement unit required), see Q-8201-L. For self-tensioning automatic retractors, see the QRT Deluxe series.
ProMaster, 
- Qty 4 Kit includes for L-Track
- User Manual for Wheelchair & Occupant Restraint System is Included
- L-Track Floor Mount
- Retractable Tie Down Straps
- Meets the Requirements of SAE J2249 Including a Frontal Impact Test Conducted at 30 mph, 20G using a Forward-Facing Surrogate Wheelchair with a Mass of 85kg and an ATD with a Mass of 76.3 kg.
- Qty 1 QRT Standard Retractor w/ PLI | Q8-6201-L
- This is a 1 retractor & belt replacement for a 4-pack kit
- (PLI) POSITIVE LOCK INDICATOR - Patented feature clearly indicates when fitting is locked in anchorage (L-track application only)
- SINGLE TENSIONING KNOB - Safely secures wheelchair and occupant in under 10 seconds.
- INTERCHANGEABLE - Eliminates confusion; no right, left, front or rear locations
- HEAVY DUTY SOFT LOOP KIT - Pack of [6] Extra Strong Soft Loops Provides Reliable, Durable, Long-Lasting Performance for All Your Moving, Hauling & Towing Tasks
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-795
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Submission Date : NOV 23, 2023
NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-795
Manufacturer Recall No. : 23-104-TUS
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Address : 3000, Rue Girardin
Drumondville, Quebec 00 J2E 0A1
Company phone : 819-477-2012
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 22
Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2006-2008 Micro Bird G5
Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Wheelchair track anchorages may not comply with the force requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Standard #222, “School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection”.
Production Dates : NOV 01, 2006 – NOV 30, 2007
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential
Vehicle 2 : 2010-2012 Micro Bird G5
Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Wheelchair track anchorages may not comply with the force requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Standard #222, “School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection”.
Production Dates : JUN 28, 2010 – APR 30, 2012
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-795 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Vehicle 3 : 2014-2015 Micro Bird G5
Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Wheelchair track anchorages may not comply with the force requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Standard #222, “School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection”.
Production Dates : OCT 24, 2013 – AUG 15, 2015
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential
Vehicle 4 : 2020-2021 Micro Bird G5
Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Wheelchair track anchorages may not comply with the force requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Standard #222, “School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection”.
Production Dates : FEB 10, 2020 – SEP 30, 2021
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential
Description of Noncompliance :
Description of the
Noncompliance :
In certain Micro Bird school vehicles, wheelchair track anchorages may not comply with the force requirements of Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, Standard #222, “School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.”
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : A track anchorage that is not installed as to withstand a sufficient force may detach during a crash, increasing the risks of injury or casualty to passengers.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR
Involved Components :
Component Name 1 : Wheelchair track anchorage
Component Description : NR
Component Part Number : NR
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : NR
Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Chronology :
Following a long hiatus in the installation of transversal wheelchair track anchorages, it was inquired on April 24, 2023 to validate the installation method and hardware for these tracks before installing new transversal tracks.
Tests were conducted and, after further analysis, it was concluded that the hardware used in the past may not be sufficient to comply with Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, Standard #222, School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.
On November 16, 2023, it was decided to recall the vehicles equipped with transversal wheelchair track
anchorages.
Micro Bird has not received any report of incident or claim regarding this noncompliance.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Micro Bird Corporation will provide field modification instructions and material to mitigate this recall at no charge. It will be the responsibility of the bus owners to have their vehicle(s) corrected by a Micro Bird dealer.
Owners who have incurred costs to obtain a remedy for the defect addressed by this recall campaign within a reasonable time in advance of
notification, may submit their claims to Ecotuned Technologies.
Reimbursement, in part or in full, will be provided upon approval of the claim.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
NR
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
Wheelchair track anchorages are installed according to the method identified as compliant during tests.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers will receive the notification and instructions by email and owners will be notified in writing
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-795 Page 4
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 04, 2023 – DEC 08, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 15, 2024 – JAN 19, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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DATE: December 2023
TO: Micro Bird Distributors
SUBJECT: Recall 23-104-TUS / NHTSA Recall 23V795
FROM: Marie Claude Gagnon, Product Certification and Specification Specialist, Micro Bird Inc.
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
Micro Bird has decided that a non-conformity which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2006-2008, 2010-2012, 2014, 2015, 2020 and 2021 school vehicles.
In the recalled vehicles, the installed transversal wheelchair track anchorages may not comply with the force requirements of Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, Standard #222, “School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.” A track anchorage that is not installed as to withstand a sufficient force may detach during a crash, increasing the risks of injury to passengers.
To complete this recall, owners will contact you to make an appointment for repair. We recommend that you order a few correction kits so you can correct vehicles presenting the defect without any delay.
We request that you apply for reimbursement via the GOLs claim system with detailed invoices and list of repaired vehicles so we can update our files.
Micro Bird Corporation will provide instructions and parts, as well as reimburse labor to mitigate this recall at no charge. The repair will consist in reattaching the tracks according to the instructions.
The allotted time to correct the defect is two (2) hours per vehicle.
Important: We want to remind you that recalled vehicles must be corrected before you sell, lease, or deliver them; vehicles returned at the end of a lease must be corrected before they can be offered for sale as used vehicles.
We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause and we thank you for your cooperation.
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