2023 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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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 2023 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
The 2023 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 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR, SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE.
Recalls for the 2023 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2023 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS, potentially affecting up to 2,524 vehicles.
Recall 25V839000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 513 vehicles affected
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023, 2025 T-Series and 2022-2026 G5 transit buses. The power cable providing 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 secure the power cable and power stud as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-118-SUC.
View full details →Recall 25V599000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 419 vehicles affected
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2025 G5 transit buses equipped with a power-assisted service door. The rod-eye rings attaching the front and rear door panels to the opening gear may delaminate, preventing the door from being controlled by the driver.
Consequence: The door panel may remain in the open position or open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of passenger being injured falling out of the bus.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the service door mechanism for signs of rod-eye ring delamination and repair the mechanism as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro...
View full details →Recall 25V222000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
| 3 vehicles affected
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023 G5 transit buses. The u-bolts securing the suspension blades may break.
Consequence: A broken bolt may allow the suspension to shift or detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace main screw and the u-bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-114-UUC.
View full details →Recall 24V706000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling one 2023 G5 transit bus. The engine drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loose drive belt.
Consequence: A loose drive belt can result in a loss of power steering, or a loss of alternator and water pump function, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the engine may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: A dealer will replace the engine drive belt tensioner and belt, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed November 6, 2024. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-111-GUC.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2023 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS.
Safety Rating for the 2023 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 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
- 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 — 0 complaints
- 2022 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS — 0 complaints
- 2023 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS (current)
- 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