NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus has 5 NHTSA recalls and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Micro Bird dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA #26V287000Reported May 6, 2026 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Defect description
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2026 G5 and 2024 MB II school 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.
Safety consequence
A damaged oil like may leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Free manufacturer 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-OUS.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
NHTSA #26V149000Reported March 13, 2026 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
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.
Free 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #25V840000Reported December 5, 2025 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Defect description
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2025 MB II, T-Series, and 2021-2026 G5 school buses. The power cable providing electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.
Safety consequence
A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Free manufacturer 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-SUC.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
NHTSA #25V751000Reported October 31, 2025 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Defect description
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2026 G5 and 2025 T-Series school buses equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Safety consequence
An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace 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-QUS.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA #25V599000Reported September 11, 2025 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Free manufacturer 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.
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