Recall directory / Micro Bird / G5 TRANSIT BUS

Model-level recall history

Micro Bird G5 TRANSIT BUS recalls by year

Explore official NHTSA model-level records from 2006 through 2026. Choose a year to review consequences, remedies, campaign numbers, and instructions for that year and model.

215NHTSA recall records
33unique campaigns
21model years represented
Critical safety flags appear in this model history.

2 records include a Do Not Drive flag. Open the applicable model year and confirm your exact VIN before taking action.

Year-by-year record count

Recall history across model years

Affected systems

Frequently represented components

Component counts describe records in the NHTSA dataset, not failure rates.

Electrical system: Wiring37 records across 6 unique campaigns
Structure: Emergency: Escape/egress/exit33 records across 3 unique campaigns
Equipment adaptive/mobility: Wheelchair restraints/securement: Latch/anchor: 23 records across 3 unique campaigns
Equipment adaptive/mobility20 records across 3 unique campaigns
Structure: Body: Door: Handle: Exterior17 records across 1 unique campaign
Structure: Emergency: Escape/egress/exit: Latching/release system17 records across 1 unique campaign
Electrical system14 records across 3 unique campaigns
Seats12 records across 2 unique campaigns
Equipment: Other: Labels9 records across 1 unique campaign
Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch: Emergency mechanical release9 records across 1 unique campaign
Seat belts: Front: Anchorage4 records across 1 unique campaign
Wheels4 records across 2 unique campaigns
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: Cables3 records across 1 unique campaign
Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Oil/lubrication: Pipes, hoses, and fittings3 records across 1 unique campaign
Structure: Body: Door3 records across 2 unique campaigns
Equipment2 records across 1 unique campaign
Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Belts and associated pulleys1 records across 1 unique campaign
Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1 records across 1 unique campaign
Steering: Hydraulic power assist: Hose, piping, and connections1 records across 1 unique campaign
Suspension: Front: Springs: Leaf spring assembly: U-bolt, leaf spring to axle1 records across 1 unique campaign
Visibility: Defroster/defogger/hvac system: Windshield: Electrical heating element1 records across 1 unique campaign

Campaign history

Recently reported Micro Bird G5 TRANSIT BUS campaigns

Campaigns are grouped across the model years represented on this page.

26V28600005/06/2026

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2025 G5 transit buses built on a GM chassis and equipped with a second air conditioning compressor kit. The drive belt pulley may contact and damage the the oil lines.

Model years in this history: 2025, 2024, 2023

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A damaged oil like may leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the oil lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 29, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-121-OUC.

26V14700003/13/2026

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.

Model years in this history: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

26V14800003/13/2026

Micro Bird USA LLC (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2026 G5 transit buses. An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured.

Model years in this history: 2026

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird's Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AVC.

25V84300012/08/2025

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2026 G5 transit buses. The power cable providing electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.

Model years in this history: 2026

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the power cable and power stud as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-118-SVC.

25V83900012/05/2025

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023, 2025 T-Series and 2022-2026 G5 transit buses. The power cable providing electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.

Model years in this history: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the power cable and power stud as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-118-SUC.

25V75200010/31/2025

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2024-2026 G5 and 2025 T-Series transit buses equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Model years in this history: 2026, 2025, 2024

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair 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-QUC.

25V59900009/11/2025

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2025 G5 transit buses equipped with a power-assisted service door. The rod-eye rings attaching the front and rear door panels to the opening gear may delaminate, preventing the door from being controlled by the driver.

Model years in this history: 2024, 2023

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

The door panel may remain in the open position or open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of passenger being injured falling out of the bus.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the service door mechanism for signs of rod-eye ring delamination and repair the mechanism as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-114-UUS. 25-116-RUC.

25V60000009/11/2025

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2025 T- Series, G5, and 2024-2025 MBII school buses equipped with a power-assisted service door. The rod-eye rings attaching the front and rear door panels to the opening gear may delaminate, preventing the door from being controlled by the driver.

Model years in this history: 2025

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

The door panel may remain in the open position or open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of passenger being injured falling out of the bus.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the service door mechanism for signs of rod-eye ring delamination and repair the mechanism as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-116-RUS.

25V22200004/08/2025

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023 G5 transit buses. The u-bolts securing the suspension blades may break.

Model years in this history: 2023

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A broken bolt may allow the suspension to shift or detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace main screw and the u-bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-114-UUC.

24V70600009/20/2024

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling one 2023 G5 transit bus. The engine drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loose drive belt.

Model years in this history: 2023

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A loose drive belt can result in a loss of power steering, or a loss of alternator and water pump function, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the engine may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

A dealer will replace the engine drive belt tensioner and belt, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed November 6, 2024. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-111-GUC.

24V48500006/27/2024

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2024 G5, 2008-2015 MBII, and 2015-2023 T-Series transit buses. The rear emergency door exterior handle may unexpectedly break under applied force.

Model years in this history: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear emergency door exterior handle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-109-EUC.

24V24100003/28/2024

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling one 2019 G5 bus. A LIN gateway module may fail causing the defrosting system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Model years in this history: 2019

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealer will replace the LIN gateway module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-105-CUC.

23V60600008/30/2023

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 and 2021 G5 transit buses. The seats located over the fuel filler and equipped with seat belts may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Model years in this history: 2021, 2019, 2018

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Seats that detach may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 5, 2023. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 23-103-PUC.

22V81200010/28/2022

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling one 2019 Micro Bird G5 transit bus. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.

Model years in this history: 2019

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

A dealer will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. The owner notification letter were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-097-PUC.

22V71400009/23/2022

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2022 G5, 2015-2019 T-Series, and 2012-2015 MBII transit buses. The power cable that provides electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.

Model years in this history: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will redirect the power cable and secure the power cable connect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-096-VUC.

Do Not Drive22V69200009/15/2022

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 G5 electric school buses. Electrical wires in the vehicle charging port may have been improperly crimped.

Model years in this history: 2019, 2018

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An improperly crimped wire may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive these buses until the repair has been completed. Micro Bird will work coordinate with the manufacturer of the charging port, Ecotuned, to replace the charging port and the air conditioning refrigerant, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired in November 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-095-CUS.

22V28700004/28/2022

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 MBII and G5 transit buses. An inactive electrical harness that is secured in an opening in the B-pillar may become damaged from sharp edges inside the opening.

Model years in this history: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the electrical harness and remove the fuse linked to the main cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-092-HUS.

21V99100012/17/2021

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 G5 transit buses. The fold-away seat, adjacent to a side emergency exit, may obstruct access to the emergency exit release handle and instruction label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Model years in this history: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Occupants may have to unfold the seat to access the exit handle and instructions, delaying an emergency evacuation and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Micro Bird will provide inspection instructions to owners. Dealers will apply a new instruction label or relocate the emergency exit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-089-FUC.

21V77200010/01/2021

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling one 2022 G5 transit bus. During wheel alignment, the alignment ring was installed at an incorrect angle, which can cause the wheels to become misaligned.

Model years in this history: 2022

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Misaligned wheels may result in uneven tire wear and stress on the suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

A dealer will re-align the wheels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-088-AUC.

21V53100007/13/2021

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.

Model years in this history: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

21V03600002/01/2021

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.

Model years in this history: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

21V03900002/01/2021

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Micro Bird G5 school buses with electrical wiring, routed behind the driver's seat, that may have been damaged during rivet installation.

Model years in this history: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will provide field modification instructions, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-086-WUC.

20V13300003/06/2020

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2004-2021 T-Series, G5, and MBII school buses. The emergency door retaining device may fail to keep the door in an open position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Model years in this history: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to repair the emergency door retaining device, free of charge. The recall April 24, 2020. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 20-084-RUS.

19V37600005/16/2019

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GT and T-Series school buses. The heavy duty solenoid may overheat nearby components, possibly causing them to malfunction.

Model years in this history: 2019, 2018

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the nearby components malfunction, the vehicle may unexpectedly stop, increasing the risk of crash. If the nearby components or wiring overheat, there is an increased risk of fire.

Remedy

Micro Bird Corporation will notify owners, and provide field modification instructions and a replacement solenoid, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 19-081-SUS.