2021 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2021 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
The 2021 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 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR, STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT, SEATS.
Recalls for the 2021 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2021 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS, potentially affecting up to 17,416 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 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 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2021 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS.
Safety Rating for the 2021 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 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 — 0 complaints
- 2020 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS — 0 complaints
- 2021 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS (current)
- 2022 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS — 0 complaints
- 2023 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS — 0 complaints
- 2024 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS — 0 complaints
- 2025 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS — 0 complaints
- 2026 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