2008 Micro Bird MB II School Bus recalls
15 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2008 Micro Bird MB II School Bus. Last verified Jul 30, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mar 25, 2010Crash risk2007–2009 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.
- Aug 4, 2009Safety2008 Girardin G5, 2008 Micro Bird MB II School Bus — Other
GIRARDIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 G5 AND MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2008, AND OCTOBER 31, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING, INC. (SMI) 000290 LED LIGHT KITS. A CHANGE TO THE WIRE USED IN THE LED LIGHT KITS MAY REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE LIFE OF THE LIGHTS USED ON THE STOP ARMS AND, AS A RESULT, THE LIGHTS MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING.
09V315000 · 2 units · GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
- Dec 29, 2008Safety2008–2009 Girardin G5, 2008–2009 Micro Bird MB II School Bus — Seat Belts
GIRARDIN IS RECALLING 210 MY 2008 AND 2009 MB II AND G5 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 1 AND DECEMBER 12, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS (OPTION SMK2, SBK3). THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT HAVE THE CORDING OR TAG IDENTIFICATION WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
08V691000 · 210 units · GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
- Dec 23, 2008Crash risk2008–2009 Girardin G5, 2008–2009 Micro Bird MB II School Bus — Seat Belts
GIRARDIN IS RECALLING 210 MY 2008 AND 2009 MB II AND G5 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 1 AND DECEMBER 12, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS (OPTION SMK2, SBK3). THE SEAT BELT WEBBING WAS INSERTED INTO THE TONGUE ASSEMBLY INCORRECTLY.
08V679000 · 210 units · GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
- Oct 2, 2008Fire risk2008 Micro Bird MB II School Bus — Electrical System
GIRARDIN IS RECALLING 40 MY 2008 MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2007 AND SEPTEMBER 19, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTION BBX (BATTERY BOX). A LONG BOLT WAS INSTALLED ON THE POSITIVE BATTERY POST OF THE BATTERY LOCATED IN THE BATTERY BOX. THE BOLT COULD MAKE CONTACT WITH THE BATTERY DRAWER'S LATCH.
08V508000 · 40 units · GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
- Dec 14, 2007Fire risk2008 Girardin G5, 2004–2006 Girardin MB II, 2004–2007 Girardin MB IV and 1 other model — Electrical System
CERTAIN MY 2004 THROUGH 2008 GIRARDIN MB II AND MB IV SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL MINIBUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 14, 2004, AND NOVEMBER 28, 2007, BUILT ON FORD E350 AND E450 DIESEL CHASSIS. THE AFFECTED BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH OPTION BBX (BATTERY BOX). THE PROTECTION FROM ABRASION ON THE BATTERY CABLES THAT CROSS IN THE BATTERY BOX IS INADEQUATE. IT MAY CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN CASE THE ABRASION BETWEEN THE CABLES IS EXCESSIVE.
07V574000 · 640 units · GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.