NHTSA campaign 26V149000 · Manufacturer campaign 26-120-AUS
Micro Bird Recall 26V-149: Wheelchair Tie-Down May Not Lock
NHTSA recall 26V149000 (Manufacturer campaign 26-120-AUS) was reported by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on March 13, 2026, with 584 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Micro Bird MB II School Bus, Micro Bird G5 School Bus and Micro Bird T-Series School Bus for model years 2003–2026. Owners were notified on April 28, 2026, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 26V149000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V149000 (also written 26V-149 or 26V149)
- Filed by
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 26-120-AUS
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 584 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility — Wheelchair Restraints/Securement — Latch/Anchor
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 6.16% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 26V149000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Micro Bird
Micro Bird G5 School Bus
Micro Bird MB II School Bus
Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 26V149000.
Defect description
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2026 MB II, 2006-2026 G5, and 2015-2026 T-Series school buses. An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured.
Safety consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AUS.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 26V149000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.