Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2021

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 7 safety recalls made by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 17, 2021

(Campaign #: 21-089-FUC)

Emergency Exit Release Handle Obstructed/FMVSS 217

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."

NHTSA ID: 21V991000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 75

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 14.67

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October 1, 2021

(Campaign #: 21-088-AUS)

Wheels May Become Misaligned

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

NHTSA ID: 21V773000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

Dealers will re-align the wheels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in November 03, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-088-AUS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 33.33

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October 1, 2021

(Campaign #: 21-088-AUC)

Wheels May Become Misaligned

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.

NHTSA ID: 21V772000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 0

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July 13, 2021

(Campaign #: 21-087-DUS)

Emergency Release Handle Not Functional

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2022 MBII, T-Series, and G5 school buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.

NHTSA ID: 21V530000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 17,204

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

Dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 8, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-087-DUS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 26.63

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July 13, 2021

(Campaign #: 21-087-DUC)

Emergency Release Handle not Functional

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.

NHTSA ID: 21V531000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 1,323

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 14.29

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February 1, 2021

(Campaign #: 21-086-WUC)

Electric Cabling Damaged

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.

NHTSA ID: 21V039000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 564

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 18.09

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February 1, 2021

(Campaign #: 21-086-WUS)

Electric Cabling Damaged

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.

NHTSA ID: 21V036000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 5,413

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 47.67

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