2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus recalls
19 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus. Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Mar 13, 2026Crash risk2006–2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2003–2026 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2015–2026 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
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.
26V149000 · 584 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Jun 27, 2024Crash risk2008–2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2008–2024 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2015–2024 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus — Structure
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.
24V484000 · 23K units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Jun 17, 2024Crash risk2011–2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Seats
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."
24V448000 · 463 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Nov 23, 2023Crash risk2006–2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Corp. Mirco Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2008 G5, 2010-2012 G5, 2014-2015 G5, and 2020-2021 G5 school buses equipped with transversal wheelchair track anchorages. The wheelchair track anchorages may not sufficiently secure a wheelchair and detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
23V795000 · 22 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Apr 28, 2022Fire risk2006–2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2006–2021 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2010–2011 Micro Bird MB II Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle and 2 other models — Electrical System
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.
22V287000 · 14K units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Apr 28, 2022Fire risk2006–2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2006–2021 Micro Bird MB II School Bus — Electrical System
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.
22V286000 · 156 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Jul 13, 2021Crash risk2003–2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2003–2022 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2003–2022 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus — Structure
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.
21V530000 · 17K units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Mar 6, 2020Crash risk2004–2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2006–2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2010–2011 Micro Bird MB II Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle and 4 other models — Structure
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."
20V133000 · 18K units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Jul 18, 2018Crash risk2011–2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2011–2018 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2011–2018 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus — Seats
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB-II, and T-series school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
18V474000 · 1K units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Dec 12, 2017Crash risk2006–2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2017 G5 school buses with an unloaded weight more than 10,013 pounds. In a rollover, the roof may crush excessively. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."
17V798000 · 292 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Nov 18, 2015Crash risk2006–2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2006–2014 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2006–2014 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 MBII, G5, and T-Series school buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
15V769000 · 223 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Oct 6, 2014Crash risk2006–2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2006–2014 Micro Bird MB II School Bus — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 MB II and G5 school buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to January 9, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
14V621000 · 222 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Jun 6, 2014Fire risk2011–2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Fuel System, Other
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Micro Bird G5 school buses manufactured September 20, 2010, through June 13, 2013, and equipped with a Roush CleanTech LLC propane fuel system. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected vehicles may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
14V337000 · 38 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Jul 25, 2012Crash risk2011–2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 Micro Bird G5 school buses manufactured from April 1, 2011, through June 26, 2012, equipped with ProLo roof escape hatches made by Specialty Manufacturing, Incorporated. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the ProLo roof hatches that exceeds Federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
12V362000 · 11 units · CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
- Dec 23, 2011Crash risk2009–2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2012 G5 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 24, 2009, THROUGH DECEMBER 3, 2011. THE JOINT ON THE METAL CEILING PANEL FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH."
11V596000 · 1K units · CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
- Sep 19, 2011Crash risk2010–2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2010–2011 Micro Bird MB II School Bus — Seats
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 AND MICRO BIRD MBII SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 14, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 7, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A C. E. WHITE SEAT CUSHION. THE SEAT CUSHION SELF-LATCHING MECHANISM DOES NOT ACTIVATE WHEN A 48.4 POUND MASS IS PLACED ON THE CENTER OF THE SEAT CUSHION AND ACCORDINGLY, THESE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
11V475000 · 1K units · CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
- Aug 15, 2011Crash risk2010–2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2010–2011 Micro Bird MB II School Bus — Electrical System
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 AND MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2009, THROUGH MARCH 16, 2011. THE WIRE ON THE 8-WAY FLASHING LIGHT POWER CIRCUIT IS TOO SMALL CAUSING THE TERMINAL CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT. IF THE CONNECTION FAILS, THE 8- WAY SYSTEM WILL STOP WORKING.
11V414000 · 671 units · CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
- Jun 6, 2011Fire risk2006–2010 Girardin G5, 2010–2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Electrical System
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 GIRARDIN G5 AND 2009 AND 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD CUTAWAY CHASSIS FROM FEBRUARY 2006 THROUGH MAY 30, 2011. THE OEM CUTAWAY WIRING HARNESS PASSES JUST REARWARD OF THE DRIVER SEAT BETWEEN THE B PILLAR AND THE RAISED FLOOR. THE RAISED FLOOR JUST REARWARD OF THE DRIVER SEAT IS TRAPPING THE WIRE HARNESS CAUSING THE WIRES TO RUB AGAINST THE METAL FLOOR MOLDING, DAMAGING THE WIRE INSULATION.
11V309000 · 143 units · CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
- Apr 11, 2011Crash risk2006–2010 Girardin G5, 2006 Girardin MB II, 2010–2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus and 1 other model — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 GIRARDIN G5 AND MBII AND MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 AND MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2006 THROUGH APRIL 5, 2011, FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 131, "SCHOOL BUS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY DEVICES." THE 4-WAY WARNING LIGHTS DO NOT HAVE AN ALARM TO ALERT THE DRIVER THAT THE STOP ARM DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE 4 RED LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED.
11V228000 · 109 units · CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.