Micro Bird recalls — page 2

101 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Micro Bird vehicles, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.

• 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.

• Jan 6, 2020Fire risk
  2015–2019 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus — Electrical System

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2019 T-Series school buses. The 150A circuit breaker located under the driver's seat may be oversized and may not open fast enough to power off the electrical panel supply, which can lead to overheating of the wires.

  20V005000 · 2K units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

• Jan 6, 2020Fire risk
  2015–2019 Micro Bird CT-Series — Electrical System

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2019 CT-Series shuttle buses. The 150A breaker located under the driver's seat may be oversized and may not open fast enough to power off the electrical panel supply, which can lead to overheating of the wires.

  20V004000 · 134 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

• Jul 11, 2019Fire risk
  2019 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2019 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus — Electrical System

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019 MBII propane-powered vehicles equipped with a main battery cut-off switch. If the main battery cut-off switch is activated, the propane conversion controller grounding wire may melt.

  19V520000 · 52 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.

• Dec 7, 2018Crash risk
  2015–2018 Micro Bird CT-Series — Seats

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Micro Bird CT Series buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

  18V875000 · 17 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

• Sep 7, 2018Crash risk
  2018 Micro Bird MB II School Bus — Equipment

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018 Micro Bird MBII school buses equipped with certain NextGen School Bus seats with Integrated Child Restraint Systems. These seats may be missing a warning label on the lower restraint strap. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

  18V596000 · 252 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 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.

• 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.

• Feb 8, 2018Crash risk
  2015–2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus — Seats

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 T-Series transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with at least one three-place seat that has Type 1 (lap belt) seat belts. In the event of a crash, the seats or seat belt attachments may not remain secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and number 207, "Seating Systems."

  18V101000 · 207 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 18, 2017Crash risk
  2012–2017 Micro Bird MB II School Bus — Structure

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2017 MB II school buses. In the event of a rollover, the roof strength may be insufficient to prevent the roof from crushing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."

  17V255000 · 602 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 9, 2016Crash risk
  2015–2016 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus — Equipment Adaptive/mobility

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 T-Series school buses manufactured August 24, 2015, to November 30, 2016. The affected vehicles have a battery-powered wheelchair lift with an interlock that can be deactivated by the operator, allowing the vehicle to be driven with the lift door open or while the lift platform is deployed.

  16V886000 · 8 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

• Jun 14, 2016Crash risk
  2015–2016 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 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.

• Dec 29, 2015Crash risk
  2014–2016 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 risk
  2006–2014 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.

• 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.

• Oct 21, 2015Fire risk
  2015 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus — Visibility

  Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 T-Series school buses manufactured August 24, 2015, to September 17, 2015, and built on Ford Transit Chassis. The affected vehicles have the electrical wire of the heated cross view mirror on the passenger entrance door side connected to the same electrical harness as the heated and remote rear view mirror. The diameter of this electrical wire is not sufficient for the amperage required for all of the heated mirrors.

  15V684000 · 3 units · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

• Aug 31, 2015Fire risk
  2013–2015 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.

• 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.

• Oct 6, 2014Crash risk
  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 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.

• 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.

• Apr 5, 2012Crash risk
  2008 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.

• Dec 23, 2011Crash risk
  2011 Micro Bird MB II School Bus — Seat Belts

  MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 16, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. DURING PRODUCTION, THE 2 SETS OF LOWER ANCHORAGES WHICH ARE USED TO RESTRAIN A PORTABLE CHILD SEAT, WERE NOT INSTALLED. ACCORDINGLY, THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." 

  11V597000 · 48 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.

• Jun 6, 2011Fire risk
  2006–2010 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.

• May 6, 2011Crash risk
  2010–2011 Micro Bird MB II Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle — Electrical System

  MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD MB II MULTIPURPOSE VANS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 13, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 22, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A WHEELCHAIR LIFT PLATFORM AT THE RIGHT REAR DOOR. THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT DOOR IS NOT LINKED TO AN ALARM VISIBLE TO THE DRIVER WHICH WOULD ACTIVATE WHEN THE DOOR IS NOT FULLY CLOSED. THESE VANS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."

  11V271000 · 9 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.

• Aug 13, 2010Crash risk
  2006–2010 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.

• 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.

• Feb 25, 2010Crash risk
  2007–2010 Girardin G5, 2006–2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Seats

  CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A NONCOMPLIANCE IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 G5 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2006 AND FEBRUARY 15, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH 39 OR 45 INCH SEATS. THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." SOME SEATS WERE INSTALLED WITHOUT ANY REINFORCEMENT UNDER THE FLOOR.

  10V067000 · 582 units · CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.

• Aug 4, 2009Safety
  2008 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, 2008Safety
  2008–2009 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 risk
  2008–2009 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 risk
  2008 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.

• Sep 12, 2008Crash risk
  2005–2006 Girardin MB II, 2005–2006 Girardin MB IV G5, 2006 Micro Bird MB II School Bus — Equipment Adaptive/mobility

  GIRARDIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2005 AND 2006 MB II AND MB IV G5 SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 2005 AND DECEMBER 2006, EQUIPPED WITH RICON S OR K SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES."

  08V463000 · 88 units · GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.