2003-2022 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus and others recall: latching/release system

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 13, 2021. It covers about 1,323 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,323
reported: Jul 13, 2021
owners notified: Sep 9, 2021

Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit: latching/release system

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

Affected vehicles

Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus 2006-2022 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus 2003-2015 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus 2015-2021 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Questions about recall 21V531000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2022 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus and others latching/release system?

Yes. Recall 21V531000, reported on July 13, 2021, covers about 1,323 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V531000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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