2006–2022 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2003–2015 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus, 2015–2021 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus Recall: Emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the…
NHTSA campaign 21V531000 · Structure · filed Jul 13, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
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
Dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 9, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-087-DUC.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird | G5 Transit Bus | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Micro Bird | MB II Transit Bus | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Micro Bird | T-Series Transit Bus | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V531000 (manufacturer number 21-087-DUC). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.