2019 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Investigations
Overview of the 2019 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
The 2019 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 17 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR, STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT.
Recalls for the 2019 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
NHTSA has recorded 17 recalls for the 2019 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS, potentially affecting up to 41,167 vehicles.
Recall 24V485000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR
| 794 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 24V485000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
| 794 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 24V241000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling one 2019 G5 bus. A LIN gateway module may fail causing the defrosting system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Consequence: An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the LIN gateway module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-105-CUC.
View full details →Recall 23V606000 — SEATS
| 6 vehicles affected
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 and 2021 G5 transit buses. The seats located over the fuel filler and equipped with seat belts may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence: Seats that detach may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 5, 2023. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 23-103-PUC.
View full details →Recall 22V714000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 45 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 22V812000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling one 2019 Micro Bird G5 transit bus. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
Consequence: A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: A dealer will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. The owner notification letter were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird...
View full details →Recall 22V812000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling one 2019 Micro Bird G5 transit bus. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
Consequence: A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: A dealer will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. The owner notification letter were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird...
View full details →Recall 22V692000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 7 vehicles affected
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 G5 electric school buses. Electrical wires in the vehicle charging port may have been improperly crimped.
Consequence: An improperly crimped wire may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive these buses until the repair has been completed. Micro Bird will work coordinate with the manufacturer of the charging port, Ecotuned, to replace the charging port and the air conditioning refrigerant, free of charge....
View full details →Recall 22V287000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 14,229 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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...
View full details →Recall 21V991000 — SEATS
| 75 vehicles affected
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 G5 transit buses. The fold-away seat, adjacent to a side emergency exit, may obstruct access to the emergency exit release handle and instruction label. 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...
Consequence: Occupants may have to unfold the seat to access the exit handle and instructions, delaying an emergency evacuation and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Micro Bird will provide inspection instructions to owners. Dealers will apply a new instruction label or relocate the emergency exit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service...
View full details →Recall 21V991000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 75 vehicles affected
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 G5 transit buses. The fold-away seat, adjacent to a side emergency exit, may obstruct access to the emergency exit release handle and instruction label. 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...
Consequence: Occupants may have to unfold the seat to access the exit handle and instructions, delaying an emergency evacuation and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Micro Bird will provide inspection instructions to owners. Dealers will apply a new instruction label or relocate the emergency exit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service...
View full details →Recall 21V991000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH:EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE
| 75 vehicles affected
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 G5 transit buses. The fold-away seat, adjacent to a side emergency exit, may obstruct access to the emergency exit release handle and instruction label. 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...
Consequence: Occupants may have to unfold the seat to access the exit handle and instructions, delaying an emergency evacuation and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Micro Bird will provide inspection instructions to owners. Dealers will apply a new instruction label or relocate the emergency exit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service...
View full details →Recall 21V531000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
| 1,323 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V039000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 564 vehicles affected
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Micro Bird G5 school buses with electrical wiring, routed behind the driver's seat, that may have been damaged during rivet installation.
Consequence: If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will provide field modification instructions, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 21V036000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 5,413 vehicles affected
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Micro Bird G5 vehicles with electrical wiring, routed behind the driver's seat, that may have been damaged during rivet installation.
Consequence: If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will provide field modification instructions, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 20V133000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
| 17,693 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 19V376000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 71 vehicles affected
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GT and T-Series school buses. The heavy duty solenoid may overheat nearby components, possibly causing them to malfunction.
Consequence: If the nearby components malfunction, the vehicle may unexpectedly stop, increasing the risk of crash. If the nearby components or wiring overheat, there is an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Micro Bird Corporation will notify owners, and provide field modification instructions and a replacement solenoid, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS.
Safety Rating for the 2019 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
- 2016 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS — 0 complaints
- 2017 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS — 0 complaints
- 2018 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS — 0 complaints
- 2019 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS (current)
- 2020 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS — 0 complaints
- 2021 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS — 0 complaints
- 2022 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS — 0 complaints
- 2023 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS — 0 complaints
- 2024 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS — 0 complaints
Other MICRO BIRD Models
- MICRO BIRD CT-SERIES — 0 total complaints
- MICRO BIRD G5 — 0 total complaints
- MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS — 0 total complaints
- MICRO BIRD G5e SCHOOL BUS — 0 total complaints
- MICRO BIRD G5e TRANSIT BUS — 0 total complaints
- MICRO BIRD MB II — 0 total complaints
- MICRO BIRD MB II SCHOOL BUS — 0 total complaints
- MICRO BIRD MB II TRANSIT BUS — 0 total complaints