How many recalls does the 2016 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2016 Micro Bird MB II Transit 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 2016 Micro Bird MB II Transit 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 2016 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus.

Are recall repairs on a 2016 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus free?

Usually. Federal law requires Micro Bird to remedy recalls on the 2016 MB II Transit 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 2016 Micro Bird MB II Transit 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 2016 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2016 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2016 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2016 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2016 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus has 5 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 2016 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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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

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-HUS.

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

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.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

NHTSA #18V517000

Reported August 6, 2018 · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

Potentially affected: 136 vehicles

Defect description

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB II, and T-Series transit buses. During manufacturing, the seat belt anchorage plate may not have been correctly attached to the wall, limiting the capacity of the shoulder belt to restrain a passenger in the event of a crash.

Safety consequence

If the belt anchorage plate detaches from the wall, and cannot properly restrain a passenger it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Micro Bird Corporation will provide inspection and field modification instructions and the material kit required to complete this recall repair, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-075-CUC.

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 #16V434000

Reported June 14, 2016 · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

Potentially affected: 79 vehicles

Defect description

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 MBII, G5, and CT-Series commercial buses manufactured August 21, 2015, to June 2, 2016. The affected buses have T-Slider window frames that may allow water to accumulate inside the frame. In freezing conditions, the accumulated water can freeze, expand and put extra pressure on the window glass causing it to shatter.

Safety consequence

Shattered window glass may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.

Manufacturer remedy

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will seal or replace the windows, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Lippert Window customer service at 1-450-378-6722 or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 16-066-LUC.

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.

WHEELS

NHTSA #15V884000

Reported December 29, 2015 · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

Potentially affected: 42 vehicles

Defect description

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MBII and G5 transit buses manufactured September 5, 2014, to November 24, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a camber caster kit bolt that was insufficiently torqued, causing the bolt to come loose.

Safety consequence

An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers correct the torque, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-065-AUC.

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 Transit Bus model years

Check your 2016 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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