Recall 24V448000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY Defect in 2011-2025 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 463 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 24V448000 |
| Manufacturer | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 463 |
| Component | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2011 MICRO BIRD G5, 2012 MICRO BIRD G5, 2013 MICRO BIRD G5, 2014 MICRO BIRD G5, 2015 MICRO BIRD G5, 2016 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2017 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2018 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2019 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2020 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2021 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2022 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2023 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2024 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2025 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS
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Defect Description
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2011-2025 Micro Bird G5 school buses, equipped with certain tracked 2-place seats with lap and shoulder seat belts. The seats may be improperly attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety Consequence
An improperly attached seat can detach in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Micro Bird will provide instructions on how to inspect and reattach the seats as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 14, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-108-TUS.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V901000 | 2026 MICRO BIRD G5e SCHOOL BUS | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 486 | |
| 25V902000 | 2025 MICRO BIRD G5e TRANSIT BUS | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 10 | |
| 25V840000 | 2025 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2,428 | |
| 25V843000 | 2026 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 52 | |
| 25V839000 | 2025 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES TRANSIT BUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 513 | |
| 25V751000 | 2024 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 180 | |
| 25V752000 | 2026 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 64 | |
| 25V770000 | 2026 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 42 | |
| 25V599000 | 2023 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 419 | |
| 25V600000 | 2025 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2,454 |