01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2019 Micro Bird G5 School Bus recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V149000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Report received
- March 13, 2026
- Potential units
- 584campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2026 MB II, 2006-2026 G5, and 2015-2026 T-Series school buses. An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured.
Why it matters: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AUS.
Owner notification: April 28, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 25V190000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- March 26, 2025
- Potential units
- 26campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012, 2015-2019, and 2024 G5 school buses equipped with Type 2 seat belts. The seat reinforcement supports may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.".
Why it matters: An insufficiently retained seat can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install reinforcement supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-113-FUS.
Owner notification: May 21, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 24V484000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- June 27, 2024
- Potential units
- 22,582campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2025 G5, 2008-2024 MBII, and 2015-2024 T-Series school buses. The rear emergency door exterior handle may unexpectedly break under applied force.
Why it matters: In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear emergency door exterior handle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-109-EUS.
Owner notification: August 15, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 24V448000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- June 17, 2024
- Potential units
- 463campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2011-2025 Micro Bird G5 school buses, equipped with certain tracked 2-place seats with lap and shoulder seat belts. The seats may be improperly attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.".
Why it matters: An improperly attached seat can detach in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Micro Bird will provide instructions on how to inspect and reattach the seats as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 14, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-108-TUS.
Owner notification: August 14, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 24V297000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, STEERING
- Report received
- April 26, 2024
- Potential units
- 89campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Mirco Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2022 G5 school buses. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
Why it matters: A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering lines as necessary, free of charge. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 22V-811 and owners will need to have the new remedy completed even if their vehicle was remedied under the prior recall. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2024. Owners may contact Mirco Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-107-FUS.
Owner notification: June 10, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 24V242000
- Component
- VISIBILITY
- Report received
- March 28, 2024
- Potential units
- 61campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019 G5 school buses. A LIN gateway module may fail causing the defrosting system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems.".
Why it matters: An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealer will replace the LIN gateway module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-105-CUS.
Owner notification: May 17, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 22V811000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, STEERING
- Report received
- October 28, 2022
- Potential units
- 99campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Micro Bird G5 school buses. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
Why it matters: A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-097-PUS.
Owner notification: December 22, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 22V715000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- September 23, 2022
- Potential units
- 2,753campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro) is recalling certain 2012-2023 G5, 2012-2023 MBII and 2015-2022 T-Series school buses. The power cable that provides electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.
Why it matters: A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will redirect the power cable and secure the power cable connect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-096-VUS.
Owner notification: March 2, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 22V287000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 28, 2022
- Potential units
- 14,229campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 MBII and G5 transit buses. An inactive electrical harness that is secured in an opening in the B-pillar may become damaged from sharp edges inside the opening.
Why it matters: A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the electrical harness and remove the fuse linked to the main cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-092-HUS.
Owner notification: June 20, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 22V286000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 28, 2022
- Potential units
- 156campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 MBII and G5 school buses. An inactive electrical harness that is secured in an opening in the B-pillar may become damaged from sharp edges inside the opening.
Why it matters: A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the electrical harness and remove the fuse linked to the main cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-092-HUC.
Owner notification: June 20, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 21V530000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- July 13, 2021
- Potential units
- 17,204campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2022 MBII, T-Series, and G5 school buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.
Why it matters: The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 8, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-087-DUS.
Owner notification: September 8, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 21V039000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- February 1, 2021
- Potential units
- 564campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Micro Bird G5 school buses with electrical wiring, routed behind the driver's seat, that may have been damaged during rivet installation.
Why it matters: If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will provide field modification instructions, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-086-WUC.
Owner notification: March 24, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 21V036000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- February 1, 2021
- Potential units
- 5,413campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Micro Bird G5 vehicles with electrical wiring, routed behind the driver's seat, that may have been damaged during rivet installation.
Why it matters: If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will provide field modification instructions, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-086-WUS.
Owner notification: March 24, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 20V133000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- March 6, 2020
- Potential units
- 17,693campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2004-2021 T-Series, G5, and MBII school buses. The emergency door retaining device may fail to keep the door in an open position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.".
Why it matters: If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to repair the emergency door retaining device, free of charge. The recall April 24, 2020. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 20-084-RUS.
Owner notification: April 24, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
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