NHTSA vehicle safety data

2024 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2024 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Micro Bird dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2024 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA #26V286000

Reported May 6, 2026 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Potentially affected: 30 vehicles

Defect description

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2025 G5 transit 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-OUC.

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

NHTSA #26V147000

Reported March 13, 2026 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Potentially affected: 345 vehicles

Defect description

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2002-2015 MB II, 2008-2026 G5, and 2015-2026 T-Series transit 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 29, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AUC.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA #25V839000

Reported December 5, 2025 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Potentially affected: 513 vehicles

Defect description

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023, 2025 T-Series and 2022-2026 G5 transit 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 January 30, 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 #25V752000

Reported October 31, 2025 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Potentially affected: 64 vehicles

Defect description

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2024-2026 G5 and 2025 T-Series transit 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 repair 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-QUC.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

NHTSA #25V599000

Reported September 11, 2025 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Potentially affected: 419 vehicles

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.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

NHTSA #24V485000

Reported June 27, 2024 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Potentially affected: 794 vehicles

Defect description

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2024 G5, 2008-2015 MBII, and 2015-2023 T-Series transit 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 vehicle, 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-EUC.

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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