Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- May 6, 2026Fire risk2023–2025 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Engine and Engine Cooling
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2025 G5 transit 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.
26V286000 · 30 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Mar 13, 2026Crash risk2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Micro Bird USA LLC (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2026 G5 transit buses. An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured.
26V148000 · 46 units · Micro Bird USA LLC
- Mar 13, 2026Crash risk2008–2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2002–2015 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus, 2015–2026 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
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.
26V147000 · 345 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Dec 8, 2025Fire risk2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Electrical System
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2026 G5 transit buses. The power cable providing electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.
25V843000 · 52 units · Micro Bird USA LLC
- Dec 5, 2025Fire risk2022–2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2022–2025 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus — Electrical System
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023, 2025 T-Series and 2022-2026 G5 transit buses. The power cable providing electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.
25V839000 · 513 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Oct 31, 2025Crash risk2024–2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2025 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2024-2026 G5 and 2025 T-Series transit buses equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
25V752000 · 64 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Sep 11, 2025Crash risk2025 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 risk2023–2024 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 risk2023 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Suspension
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023 G5 transit buses. The u-bolts securing the suspension blades may break.
25V222000 · 3 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Sep 20, 2024Fire risk2023 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Engine and Engine Cooling
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling one 2023 G5 transit bus. The engine drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loose drive belt.
24V706000 · 1 unit · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Jun 27, 2024Crash risk2008–2024 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2008–2015 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus, 2015–2023 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus — Structure
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.
24V485000 · 794 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Mar 28, 2024Crash risk2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Visibility
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling one 2019 G5 bus. 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."
24V241000 · 1 unit · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Aug 30, 2023Crash risk2018–2021 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Seats
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 and 2021 G5 transit buses. The seats located over the fuel filler and equipped with seat belts may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
23V606000 · 6 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Oct 28, 2022Crash risk2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling one 2019 Micro Bird G5 transit bus. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
22V812000 · 1 unit · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Sep 23, 2022Fire risk2013–2022 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2012–2015 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus, 2015–2019 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus — Electrical System
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2022 G5, 2015-2019 T-Series, and 2012-2015 MBII transit 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.
22V714000 · 45 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Sep 15, 2022Fire risk2018–2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Electrical System
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 G5 electric school buses. Electrical wires in the vehicle charging port may have been improperly crimped.
22V692000 · 7 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.
- Dec 17, 2021Crash risk2013–2021 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Seats
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 G5 transit buses. The fold-away seat, adjacent to a side emergency exit, may obstruct access to the emergency exit release handle and instruction label. 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."
21V991000 · 75 units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Oct 1, 2021Crash risk2022 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Wheels
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling one 2022 G5 transit bus. During wheel alignment, the alignment ring was installed at an incorrect angle, which can cause the wheels to become misaligned.
21V772000 · 1 unit · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Jul 13, 2021Crash risk2006–2022 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2003–2015 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus, 2015–2021 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus — Structure
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.
21V531000 · 1K units · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Feb 1, 2021Fire risk2013–2021 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 risk2014–2021 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 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.
- May 16, 2019Fire risk2018 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 6, 2018Crash risk2015–2018 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2015–2018 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus, 2015–2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus — Seat Belts
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB II, and T-Series transit 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.
18V517000 · 136 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Jun 14, 2016Crash risk2015–2016 Micro Bird CT-Series, 2015–2016 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2015–2016 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus — Structure
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 MBII, G5, and CT-Series commercial buses manufactured August 21, 2015, to June 2, 2016. The affected buses have T-Slider window frames that may allow water to accumulate inside the frame. In freezing conditions, the accumulated water can freeze, expand and put extra pressure on the window glass causing it to shatter.
16V434000 · 79 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Dec 29, 2015Crash risk2014–2016 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2014–2016 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus — Wheels
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MBII and G5 transit buses manufactured September 5, 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.
15V884000 · 42 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Nov 19, 2015Crash risk2006–2014 Micro Bird CT-Series, 2006–2014 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2006–2014 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 MB II, G5, and CT-Series transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2014, 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.
15V770000 · 25 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Aug 31, 2015Fire risk2013–2015 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Electrical System
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G5 transit 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.
15V544000 · 11 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Oct 6, 2014Crash risk2006–2014 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2006–2014 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 MB II and G5 transit 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.
14V622000 · 7 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Apr 5, 2012Crash risk2008 Girardin G5, 2009–2010 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.
12V154000 · 13 units · CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
- Jun 6, 2011Fire risk2006–2010 Girardin G5, 2010–2011 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Electrical System
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 GIRARDIN G5 AND 2009 AND 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 NON 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.
11V319000 · 45 units · CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
- Aug 13, 2010Crash risk2006–2010 Girardin G5, 2003–2006 Girardin MB IV, 2009–2010 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Equipment
CERTAIN GIRARDIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AND MICRO BIRD BY GIRARDIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 G5 AND 2003 THROUGH 2006 GIRARDIN MB IV TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXISTS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THERMAL T-SLIDER OR PANORAMIC TYPE PUSH-OUT WINDOWS WITH 2 RELEASE MECHANISMS (ONE ON EACH SIDE). THE WINDOW HANDLE BASE SPACER PLATE CAN TEAR DUE TO THE ROTATION OF THE EXTERIOR WINDOW FRAME.
10V377000 · 130 units · CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.