2014–2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2014–2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus Recall: Corp
NHTSA campaign 21V036000 · Electrical System · filed Feb 1, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 provide field modification instructions, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-086-WUS.
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 | G5 School Bus | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Micro Bird | G5 Transit Bus | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Related recalls
More Micro Bird G5 School Bus recalls
- 2023–2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus and 1 other model — Drive belt pulley may contact and damage the the oil lines
- 2006–2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus and 2 other models — An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs…
- 2021–2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus and 2 other models — Power cable providing electricity to the air conditioning…
- 2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from…
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Other campaigns involving Micro Bird vehicles
- 2023–2025 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Drive belt pulley may contact and damage the the oil lines
- 2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs…
- 2008–2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus and 2 other models — An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V036000 (manufacturer number 21-086-WUS). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.