Micro Bird recall 16-066-LUC

Q: Is 16-066-LUC the same recall as 16V434000?

Yes. 16-066-LUC is Micro Bird’s own number for it; 16V434000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Micro Bird calls it 16-066-LUC. NHTSA filed it as campaign 16V434000 on Jun 14, 2016: structure on the 2015–2016 Micro Bird CT-Series and 2 other Micro Bird models, 79 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 16V434000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
16V434000	2015–2016 Micro Bird CT-Series and 2 other Micro Bird models	Structure	Jun 14, 2016	79	high

Problem Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 MBII, G5, and CT-Series commercial buses manufactured August 21, 2015, to June 2, 2016. The affected buses have T-Slider window frames that may allow water to accumulate inside the frame. In freezing conditions, the accumulated water can freeze, expand and put extra pressure on the window glass causing it to shatter. Risk Shattered window glass may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants. Fix Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will seal or replace the windows, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Lippert Window customer service at 1-450-378-6722 or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 16-066-LUC.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 16V434000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 16-066-LUC is the number Micro Bird assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 16V434000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 16-066-LUC the same recall as 16V434000?

Yes. 16-066-LUC is Micro Bird’s own number for it; 16V434000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 16-066-LUC cover?

2015–2016 Micro Bird CT-Series and 2 other Micro Bird models, 79 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 16-066-LUC repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.