01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Micro Bird Mb Ii 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 25V840000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- December 5, 2025
- Potential units
- 2,428campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2025 MB II, T-Series, and 2021-2026 G5 school buses. The power cable providing 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 secure the power cable and power stud as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-118-SUC.
Owner notification: February 2, 2026 · 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 22V826000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- November 3, 2022
- Potential units
- 777campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2023 G5, 2022-2023 MBII, and 2022 T-Series school buses. The seat-level rub rails may be incorrectly attached to the side of the bus.
Why it matters: Incorrectly attached rub rails may not offer adequate protection against an impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Micro Bird will inspect and secure the rub rails, 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 22-098-RUS.
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 22V540000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- July 27, 2022
- Potential units
- 127campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2022 G5, MBII, and T-Series school buses. The inside panels under the windows may have been insufficiently attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength.".
Why it matters: Insufficiently attached panels may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Dealers will provide parts and instructions on how to correct the defect, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-094-PUS.
Owner notification: September 23, 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.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH