How many recalls does the 2019 Micro Bird MB II School Bus have?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2019 Micro Bird MB II School Bus as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Micro Bird will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2019 Micro Bird MB II School Bus is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2019 Micro Bird MB II School Bus.

Are recall repairs on a 2019 Micro Bird MB II School Bus free?

Usually. Federal law requires Micro Bird to remedy recalls on the 2019 MB II School Bus free of charge at an authorized Micro Bird dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2019 Micro Bird MB II School Bus affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2019 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Micro Bird MB II School Bus?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2019 Micro Bird MB II School Bus.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2019 Micro Bird MB II School Bus Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2019 Micro Bird MB II School Bus has 10 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 2019 Micro Bird MB II School Bus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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

NHTSA #26V149000

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

Potentially affected: 584 vehicles

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.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

NHTSA #24V484000

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

Potentially affected: 22,582 vehicles

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #22V715000

Reported September 23, 2022 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,753 vehicles

Defect description

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro) is recalling certain 2012-2023 G5, 2012-2023 MBII and 2015-2022 T-Series school buses. The power cable that provides 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 redirect the power cable and secure the power cable connect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-096-VUS.

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.nhtsa.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA #22V286000

Reported April 28, 2022 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Potentially affected: 156 vehicles

Defect description

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 MBII and G5 school buses. An inactive electrical harness that is secured in an opening in the B-pillar may become damaged from sharp edges inside the opening.

Safety consequence

A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will secure the electrical harness and remove the fuse linked to the main cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-092-HUC.

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.nhtsa.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA #22V287000

Reported April 28, 2022 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Potentially affected: 14,229 vehicles

Defect description

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 MBII and G5 transit buses. An inactive electrical harness that is secured in an opening in the B-pillar may become damaged from sharp edges inside the opening.

Safety consequence

A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.nhtsa.gov.

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

NHTSA #22V280000

Reported April 27, 2022 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Potentially affected: 457 vehicles

Defect description

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MBII school buses. The GenQ seats equipped with Type 2 seat belts may have been attached with insufficient hardware. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems", and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety consequence

An insufficiently attached seat may detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

No remedy has been established at this time. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-091-GUS.

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.nhtsa.gov.

STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM

NHTSA #21V530000

Reported July 13, 2021 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Potentially affected: 17,204 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #20V610000

Reported October 2, 2020 · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

Potentially affected: 75 vehicles

Defect description

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019 MBII propane-powered buses. Following the relocation of the propane conversion controller grounding wire, after deactivation of the main battery cut-off switch, the propane module may fail, preventing the engine from starting or causing a short-circuit.

Safety consequence

A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will relocate the ground, free of charge. The recall began December 1, 2020. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 20-085-PUS.

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.

STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

NHTSA #20V133000

Reported March 6, 2020 · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

Potentially affected: 17,693 vehicles

Defect description

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2004-2021 T-Series, G5, and MBII school buses. The emergency door retaining device may fail to keep the door in an open position. 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."

Safety consequence

If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to repair the emergency door retaining device, free of charge. The recall April 24, 2020. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 20-084-RUS.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

NHTSA #19V520000

Reported July 11, 2019 · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

Potentially affected: 52 vehicles

Defect description

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019 MBII propane-powered vehicles equipped with a main battery cut-off switch. If the main battery cut-off switch is activated, the propane conversion controller grounding wire may melt.

Safety consequence

A melted grounding wire may result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire in the engine compartment.

Manufacturer remedy

Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will relocate the grounding, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, extension 364.

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.

Other Micro Bird MB II School Bus model years

Check your 2019 Micro Bird MB II School Bus VIN

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