2015–2016 Micro Bird CT-Series, 2015–2016 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2015–2016 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus Recall: Affected buses have T-Slider window frames that may allow water to…
NHTSA campaign 16V434000 · Structure · filed Jun 14, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
Shattered window glass may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will seal or replace the windows, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Lippert Window customer service at 1-450-378-6722 or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 16-066-LUC.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird | CT-Series | 2015, 2016 |
| Micro Bird | G5 Transit Bus | 2015, 2016 |
| Micro Bird | MB II Transit Bus | 2015, 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V434000 (manufacturer number 16-066-LUC). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.