01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2020 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V147000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Report received
- March 13, 2026
- Potential units
- 345campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2002-2015 MB II, 2008-2026 G5, and 2015-2026 T-Series transit 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 29, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AUC.
Owner notification: April 29, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 24V485000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- June 27, 2024
- Potential units
- 794campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2024 G5, 2008-2015 MBII, and 2015-2023 T-Series transit 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 vehicle, 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-EUC.
Owner notification: August 15, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 21V531000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- July 13, 2021
- Potential units
- 1,323campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2015 MBII, 2015-2021 T-Series, and 2006-2022 G5 transit 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, 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 9, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-087-DUC.
Owner notification: September 9, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
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