NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V798
Manufacturer Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 300
Roof May Not Meet Rollover Requirements/FMVSS 220
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.
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.”
Remedy
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 is expected to begin January 29, 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.
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.safercar.gov.
- PREPS SURFACE: Pre-waxing glaze that prepares the surface for wax while offering deep reflections and high gloss.
- BEST CAR GLOSS: Conditioning oils add depth of color and maximum gloss prior to waxing, especially on dark colored cars
- REMOVE SWIRLS: Quickly and gently removes fine swirls and towel marks for mirror-like reflections
- SAFE FOR CLEAR COATS: Safe and on all glossy paints, including clear coats
- FLEXIBLE APPLICATION: Safe and effective by hand or dual action polisher like Meguiar's MT300 Dual Action Polisher
- BUFF OUT IMPERFECTIONS: Meguiar's Ultimate Compound removes scratches, swirls & oxidation for a clear, perfect finish
- SHOWROOM SHINE: Advanced car compound removes scratches, swirls, oxidation & water spots and restores color & clarity for a showroom shine in minutes
- CLEAR COAT SAFE: Auto compound safely removes scratches and other defects without hazing on clear coats & all gloss paints. Easy DIY fix by hand or da polisher
- LIKE-NEW SHINE: Meguiar's exclusive micro-abrasive technology quickly removes scratches & restores clarity and shine for a stunning, swirl-free finish.
- FAST & FLAWLESS: Meguiar's Ultimate Compound cuts fast, removes scratches and swirls without hazing, leaving a pro-detailer finish.
- One 16 oz bottle of Nu Finish The Once A Year Car Polish
- Automotive polish that is made up of a series of zinc cross-linking polymer emulsions that help it last longer than any other polish on the market
- Nu Finish car polish can be applied anywhere, even in direct sunlight
- Also an ideal boat polish, motorcycle polish and chrome polish
- The only auto polish tough enough to be called "The Once A Year Car Polish”
- C4 & P4 PAINT CORRECTION COMBO (GAP40016) – Complete 2-step Chemical Guys polishing kit includes C4 Clear Cut Compound for removing defects and P4 Precision Polish for refining paint to a flawless high-gloss finish
- REMOVES DEFECTS FAST – C4 Chemical Guys Clear Cut compound quickly cuts through scratches, swirls, oxidation, towel marks, and etching, restoring clarity and leveling paint for the polishing stage
- PRECISION POLISHING POWER – P4 car polish refines paint after compounding, removing micro-marring and enhancing depth, gloss, and color vibrancy for a show-quality finish
- SAFE FOR ALL PAINT TYPES – This car polishing kit works on clear coat, single-stage, and ceramic-coated vehicles; compatible with dual action, rotary, or hand application methods
- PROFESSIONAL RESULTS AT HOME – This Chemical Guys kit delivers body shop–quality correction and shine in a user-friendly kit, perfect for enthusiasts and professional detailers alike
- EASY SCRATCH and SWIRL REPAIR - If your car has light scratches, swirls, or other marks - you can easily fix that with our Scratch & Swirl Remover Kit! Using the included buffer pad, our specially formulated compound will allow you to easily remove and "erase" years of wear and tear from your vehicles paint and overall appearance!
- ULTIMATE PAINT REPAIR- Not only will this remove swirls and scratches, it will restore the gloss and shine of your paint and bring it back to its original brilliance! The special rubbing compound will remove water spots, oxidation and other contaminants from your paint!
- PREMIUM CHEMICALS - We formulate all our products to ensure they are the best! Professional grade, but easy enough for anyone to use! We use only the absolute best chemicals and ensure there are no unnecessary color dyes or scents!
- ADVANCED SOLUTION FOR ALL PAINT TYPES - Car paint scratch repair is safe to use on all paints and colors. You can safely use it on any clearcoat, single stage, or multi stage paint!
- REVOLUTIONARY PRODUCT - This scratch remover for vehicles provides an effortless and secure way to remove scratches.
Last update on 2026-05-27 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
This product presentation was made with AAWP plugin.