2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus recalls

There are 8 safety recalls on record for the 2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus, covering 22,406 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor: Reported March 13, 2026 · 345 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.

Recall number 26V147000 · Recall details

Structure: body: door: handle: exteriorReported June 27, 2024 · 794 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
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.

Recall number 24V485000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported September 23, 2022 · 45 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2022 G5, 2015-2019 T-Series, and 2012-2015 MBII transit 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.
Risk: A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
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's customer service at 1‑819‑477‑2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-096-VUC.

Recall number 22V714000 · Recall details

Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit: latching/release systemReported July 13, 2021 · 1,323 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2015 MBII, 2015-2021 T-Series, and 2006-2022 G5 transit buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.
Risk: The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 9, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1‑819‑477‑2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-087-DUC.

Recall number 21V531000 · Recall details

Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exitReported March 6, 2020 · 17,693 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.
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.

Recall number 20V133000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported January 6, 2020 · 1,863 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2019 T-Series school buses. The 150A circuit breaker located under the driver's seat may be oversized and may not open fast enough to power off the electrical panel supply, which can lead to overheating of the wires.
Risk: If the wires overheat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will replace the breaker, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1‑819‑477‑2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 19-083-BUS.

Recall number 20V005000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported August 6, 2018 · 136 vehicles affected

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

Recall number 18V517000 · Recall details

SeatsReported February 8, 2018 · 207 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 T-Series transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with at least one three-place seat that has Type 1 (lap belt) seat belts. In the event of a crash, the seats or seat belt attachments may not remain secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: If the seat or seat belt attachments fail in the event of a crash, the seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a modification kit to keep the seat and seat belt assembly anchored, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1‑819‑477‑2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-073-TUS.

Recall number 18V101000 · Recall details

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8, covering equipment adaptive/mobility, structure and electrical system.

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