NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus Recalls & Complaints
The 2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Micro Bird dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, describing incidents dated November 3, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11755844 · Filed
The outer roll stop is very slow to deploy, takes minutes. You can step on it and make it go down but that is not proper. NY bus sales has looked at it numerous times and is still extremely slow. Other districts within our area have the same problem. DOT does not have a time specification that this…
Contact with Drive Belt Pully May Damage and Cause Oil Lines to Leak
NHTSA #26V287000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Oil/Lubrication — Pipes, Hoses, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported May 6, 2026 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Potentially affected: 902 vehicles
Repair completion: 14.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 26-121-OUS · Owners notified June 30, 2026 · Vehicles built May 9, 2025 – April 23, 2026 (per NHTSA)
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.
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.
Wheelchair Tie-Down May Not Lock
NHTSA #26V149000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility — Wheelchair Restraints/Securement — Latch/Anchor · NHTSA notice
Reported March 13, 2026 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Potentially affected: 584 vehicles
Repair completion: 6.16% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 26-120-AUS · Owners notified April 28, 2026
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.
Loose Power Cable May Cause Fire
NHTSA #25V840000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported December 5, 2025 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,428 vehicles
Repair completion: 11.78% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 25-118-SUS · Owners notified February 2, 2026
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.
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.
Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
NHTSA #25V751000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility — Wheelchair Restraints/Securement — Latch/Anchor · NHTSA notice
Reported October 31, 2025 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Potentially affected: 180 vehicles
Repair completion: 4.44% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 25-117-QUS · Owners notified December 8, 2025
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.
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.
Service Door May Disengage from Opening Mechanism
NHTSA #25V599000 · Structure — Body — Door · NHTSA notice
Reported September 11, 2025 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Potentially affected: 419 vehicles
Repair completion: 15.75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 25-116-RUC · Owners notified November 7, 2025 · Vehicles built through July 10, 2025 (per NHTSA)
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.
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.
Rear Emergency Door Exterior Handle May Break
NHTSA #24V484000 · Structure — Body — Door — Handle — Exterior · NHTSA notice
Reported June 27, 2024 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Potentially affected: 22,582 vehicles
Repair completion: 18.55% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 24-109-EUS · Owners notified August 15, 2024
Defect description
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2025 G5, 2008-2024 MBII, and 2015-2024 T-Series school buses. The rear emergency door exterior handle may unexpectedly break under applied force.
Safety consequence
In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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-EUS.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Improperly Attached Seats Can Detach/FMVSS 210
NHTSA #24V448000 · Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported June 17, 2024 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Potentially affected: 463 vehicles
Repair completion: 36.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 24-108-TUS · Owners notified August 14, 2024
Defect description
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2011-2025 Micro Bird G5 school buses, equipped with certain tracked 2-place seats with lap and shoulder seat belts. The seats may be improperly attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety consequence
An improperly attached seat can detach in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Micro Bird will provide instructions on how to inspect and reattach the seats as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 14, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-108-TUS.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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