Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 9 safety recalls made by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 30, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STOP Arm Decals may Peel Off/FMVSS 131

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 MBII and G5 school buses manufactured between May 1, 2015, and December 18, 2015, equipped with Transpec stop arms, part numbers T6000-, T6100-, and T7000-. The STOP decal may peel off the plastic blade of the stop arm. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."

NHTSA ID: 15V886000

Component: OTHER

# of Units Affected: 66

Consequence Summary:

Absence of the reflective decal would reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird will notify owners and recall repair kits will be available free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2016. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 4.55

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December 29, 2015

(Campaign #: 10-065-AUS)

Incorrect Torque of Camber Caster Kit Bolt

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MBII and G5 school buses manufactured May 21, 2014, to November 24, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a camber caster kit bolt that was insufficiently torqued, causing the bolt to come loose.

NHTSA ID: 15V883000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 464

Consequence Summary:

An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will correct the torque, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 10-065-AUS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 63.15

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December 29, 2015

(Campaign #: 15-065-AUC)

Incorrect Torque of Camber Caster Kit Bolt

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MBII and G5 transit buses manufactured September 5, 2014, to November 24, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a camber caster kit bolt that was insufficiently torqued, causing the bolt to come loose.

NHTSA ID: 15V884000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 42

Consequence Summary:

An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers correct the torque, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-065-AUC.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 30.95

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November 19, 2015

(Campaign #: 15-063-RUC)

Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 MB II, G5, and CT-Series transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

NHTSA ID: 15V770000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 25

Consequence Summary:

If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2015. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-063-RUC.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 20

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November 18, 2015

(Campaign #: 15-063-RUS)

Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 MBII, G5, and T-Series school buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

NHTSA ID: 15V769000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 223

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2015. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-063-RUS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 21.97

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October 21, 2015

(Campaign #: 15-061-MUS)

Heated Mirror Wires may Overheat

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 T-Series school buses manufactured August 24, 2015, to September 17, 2015, and built on Ford Transit Chassis. The affected vehicles have the electrical wire of the heated cross view mirror on the passenger entrance door side connected to the same electrical harness as the heated and remote rear view mirror. The diameter of this electrical wire is not sufficient for the amperage required for all of the heated mirrors.

NHTSA ID: 15V684000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 3

Consequence Summary:

The insufficient diameter may cause the electrical wire to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a separate connection for the passenger entrance door mirror, free of charge. The recall began on November 4, 2015. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 extension 364. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-061-MUS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 33.33

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August 31, 2015

(Campaign #: 15-060-BUS)

Battery Cable Feeder Stud Corrosion

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G5 school buses manufactured March 25, 2013, to May 1, 2015. In the affected buses, the positive battery feeder stud that is attached to the positive cable in the battery box may prematurely corrode. Additionally, bolts designed to mount the battery box may also be missing.

NHTSA ID: 15V545000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 283

Consequence Summary:

If the feeder stud is corroded, a short circuit may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the battery box mounting bolts are missing, the battery and box may detach causing damage to other components.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the feeder stud components and install a protective cap to prevent corrosion, free of charge. Any missing battery box bolts will be installed. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 extension 364. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-060-BUS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 33.22

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August 31, 2015

(Campaign #: 15-060-BUC)

Battery Cable Feeder Stud Corrosion

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G5 transit buses manufactured March 25, 2013, to May 1, 2015. In the affected buses, the positive battery feeder stud that is attached to the positive cable in the battery box may prematurely corrode. Additionally, bolts designed to mount the battery box may also be missing.

NHTSA ID: 15V544000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 11

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 0

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May 29, 2015

(Campaign #: 15-059-HUS)

School Bus Seats may be too Flammable/FMVSS 302

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 G5 school buses manufactured February 2, 2015, to April 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have seat bottoms whose foam core may not meet the flammability requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."

NHTSA ID: 15V327000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 10

Consequence Summary:

If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that a fire may start or spread.

Corrective Action:

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2015. All of the affected vehicles are still with dealers. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-059-HUS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 10

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