Corp. Micro Bird – Ignition May Fail To Detect Locked Exit/FMVSS217

Corp. Micro Bird (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023 CT-Series vehicles equipped with a anti-vandal lock on the rear emergency door. The ignition interlock may allow the vehicle to start when the rear emergency door is locked after the key has been inserted in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, “Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.”


Report Received Date 11/07/2024
NHTSA ID 24V842000
Consequence Summary An emergency exit door that is locked can prevent or delay occupants from exiting the vehicle during an emergencyeasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action Dealers will repair the ignition interlock connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-112-IUC.
Recall Code 24-112-IUC
Potentially Affected 13
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V842000)

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