2023–2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2025 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus Recall: Retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly…
NHTSA campaign 25V751000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · filed Oct 31, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2026 G5 and 2025 T-Series school buses equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
The risk
An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, 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 inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-117-QUS.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird | G5 School Bus | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Micro Bird | T-Series School Bus | 2025 |
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…
- 2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus and 1 other model — Rod-eye rings attaching the front and rear door panels to…
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 25V751000 (manufacturer number 25-117-QUS). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.