2008–2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2002–2015 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus, 2015–2026 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus Recall: An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking…
NHTSA campaign 26V147000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · filed Mar 13, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2002-2015 MB II, 2008-2026 G5, and 2015-2026 T-Series transit buses. An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured.
The risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or 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 secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AUC.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird | G5 Transit Bus | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Micro Bird | MB II Transit Bus | 2002, 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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
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More Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus recalls
- 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…
- 2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Power cable providing electricity to the air conditioning…
- 2022–2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus and 1 other model — Power cable providing electricity to the air conditioning…
- 2024–2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus and 1 other model — Retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from…
Other campaigns involving Micro Bird vehicles
- 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…
- 2018–2026 Micro Bird G5E Transit Bus — Power steering pump may fail to start when the ignition is…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V147000 (manufacturer number 26-120-AUC). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.