Micro Bird G5 School Bus recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Micro Bird G5 School Bus, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.

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• May 6, 2026Fire risk
  2023–2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2024 Micro Bird MB II School Bus — Engine and Engine Cooling

  Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2026 G5 and 2024 MB II school buses built on a GM chassis and equipped with a second air conditioning compressor kit. The drive belt pulley may contact and damage the the oil lines.

  26V287000 · 902 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Mar 13, 2026Crash risk
  2006–2026 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.

• Dec 5, 2025Fire risk
  2021–2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2022–2025 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2022–2025 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus — Electrical System

  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.

  25V840000 · 2K units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Nov 7, 2025Crash risk
  2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Equipment Adaptive/mobility

  Micro Bird USA, LLC (Micro Bird USA) is recalling certain 2026 G5 transit buses equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

  25V770000 · 42 units · Micro Bird USA LLC

• Oct 31, 2025Crash risk
  2023–2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2025 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus — Equipment Adaptive/mobility

  Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2026 G5 and 2025 T-Series school buses equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

  25V751000 · 180 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Sep 11, 2025Crash risk
  2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2023–2024 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Structure

  Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2025 G5 transit buses equipped with a power-assisted service door. The rod-eye rings attaching the front and rear door panels to the opening gear may delaminate, preventing the door from being controlled by the driver.

  25V599000 · 419 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Sep 11, 2025Crash risk
  2023–2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2025 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2024–2025 Micro Bird MB II School Bus and 1 other model — Structure

  Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2025 T- Series, G5, and 2024-2025 MBII school buses equipped with a power-assisted service door. The rod-eye rings attaching the front and rear door panels to the opening gear may delaminate, preventing the door from being controlled by the driver.

  25V600000 · 2K units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Apr 8, 2025Crash risk
  2023–2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Suspension

  Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023 G5 school buses. The u-bolts securing the suspension blades may break.

  25V223000 · 102 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Mar 26, 2025Crash risk
  2012–2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Seats

  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."

  25V190000 · 26 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Sep 20, 2024Fire risk
  2023–2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Engine and Engine Cooling

  Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2024 G5 school buses. The engine drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loose drive belt.

  24V707000 · 96 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Jun 27, 2024Crash risk
  2008–2025 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 risk
  2011–2025 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.

• Apr 26, 2024Crash risk
  2019–2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Service Brakes, Hydraulic

  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.

  24V297000 · 89 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Mar 28, 2024Crash risk
  2019–2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Visibility

  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."

  24V242000 · 61 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Nov 23, 2023Crash risk
  2006–2021 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.

• Nov 3, 2022Crash risk
  2021–2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2022–2023 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2022 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus — Structure

  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.

  22V826000 · 777 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Oct 28, 2022Crash risk
  2019–2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Steering

  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.

  22V811000 · 99 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Sep 23, 2022Fire risk
  2012–2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2012–2023 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2015–2022 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus — Electrical System

  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.

  22V715000 · 3K units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Jul 27, 2022Crash risk
  2021–2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2021–2022 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2021–2022 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus — Structure

  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."

  22V540000 · 127 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Jun 6, 2022Crash risk
  2017–2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Seat Belts

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 G5 school buses equipped with an elevated floor and electrically adjustable driver's seat. An incorrect bracket may have been installed on the driver's seat and may interfere with the seat belt pretensioner.

  22V396000 · 3 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Apr 28, 2022Fire risk
  2006–2021 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 risk
  2006–2021 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.

• Oct 1, 2021Crash risk
  2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Wheels

  Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2022 G5 school buses. During wheel alignment, the alignment ring was installed at an incorrect angle, which can cause the wheels to become misaligned.

  21V773000 · 3 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Jul 13, 2021Crash risk
  2003–2022 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.

• Feb 1, 2021Fire risk
  2013–2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2013–2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Electrical System

  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.

  21V039000 · 564 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Feb 1, 2021Fire risk
  2014–2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2014–2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Electrical System

  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.

  21V036000 · 5K units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

• Mar 6, 2020Crash risk
  2004–2021 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.

• May 16, 2019Fire risk
  2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2018–2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2018–2019 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus — Electrical System

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GT and T-Series school buses. The heavy duty solenoid may overheat nearby components, possibly causing them to malfunction.

  19V376000 · 71 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

• Aug 30, 2018Crash risk
  2012–2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2012–2018 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2012–2018 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus — Equipment Adaptive/mobility

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Micro Bird G5, MBII, and T-Series school buses, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

  18V574000 · 6 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

• Aug 6, 2018Crash risk
  2015–2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2015–2018 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2015–2018 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus — Seat Belts

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB II, and T-Series school buses. During manufacturing, the seat belt anchorage plate may not have been correctly attached to the wall, limiting the capacity of the shoulder belt to restrain a passenger in the event of a crash.

  18V516000 · 155 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

• Jul 18, 2018Crash risk
  2011–2018 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 risk
  2006–2017 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.

• Sep 8, 2017Crash risk
  2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Seats

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2016 G5 school buses, equipped with CE White QS11 Series Convertible School Bus Seats. These seats were manufactured with integral D-Ring mounting studs that may have inadequate padding between the occupant and the D-ring mounting stud.

  17V558000 · 25 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

• Apr 6, 2017Crash risk
  2016–2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Fuel System, Other

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2016-2017 G5 school buses, equipped with certain Generation 4 Propane Conversion Kits. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.

  17V234000 · 43 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

• Dec 30, 2015Crash risk
  2015–2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2015–2016 Micro Bird MB II School Bus — Other

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 MBII and G5 school buses manufactured between May 1, 2015, and December 18, 2015, equipped with Transpec stop arms, part numbers T6000-, T6100-, and T7000-. The STOP decal may peel off the plastic blade of the stop arm. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."

  15V886000 · 66 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

• Dec 29, 2015Crash risk
  2014–2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2014–2016 Micro Bird MB II School Bus — Wheels

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MBII and G5 school buses manufactured May 21, 2014, to November 24, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a camber caster kit bolt that was insufficiently torqued, causing the bolt to come loose.

  15V883000 · 464 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

• Nov 18, 2015Crash risk
  2006–2014 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.

• Aug 31, 2015Fire risk
  2013–2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Electrical System

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G5 school buses manufactured March 25, 2013, to May 1, 2015. In the affected buses, the positive battery feeder stud that is attached to the positive cable in the battery box may prematurely corrode. Additionally, bolts designed to mount the battery box may also be missing.

  15V545000 · 283 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

• May 29, 2015Fire risk
  2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Seats

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 G5 school buses manufactured February 2, 2015, to April 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have seat bottoms whose foam core may not meet the flammability requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."

  15V327000 · 10 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

• Oct 6, 2014Crash risk
  2006–2014 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 risk
  2011–2013 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.

• Sep 9, 2013Crash risk
  2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure

  Corporation Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013 G5 school buses manufactured from April 29, 2013, through July 4, 2013. The joint in the metal ceiling panel may not have been glued properly, thus the buses fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

  13V406000 · 14 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

• Jul 25, 2012Crash risk
  2011–2012 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 risk
  2009–2012 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 risk
  2010–2011 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 risk
  2010–2011 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 risk
  2006–2010 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 risk
  2006–2010 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.

• Mar 25, 2010Crash risk
  2009–2010 Girardin G5, 2009–2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2009–2010 Micro Bird MB II School Bus — Equipment Adaptive/mobility

  CORP. MICRO BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2008 AND MARCH 2010 FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE S AND K SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LIFTS UP FUNCTION, IF THE SWITCH IS RELEASED BEFORE THE FLOOR LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE LIFT MAY CONTINUE ITS UPWARD TRAVEL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND BEFORE STOPPING. THE CONTINUED UPWARD TRAVEL MAY OVERRUN THE FLOOR LEVEL CUT OFF POINT.

  10V123000 · 49 units · CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.

• Mar 25, 2010Crash risk
  2007–2009 Girardin G5, 2009–2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2007–2010 Micro Bird MB II School Bus — Equipment Adaptive/mobility

  CORP. MICRO BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2007 AND MARCH 2010 FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE S AND K SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.

  10V121000 · 103 units · CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.