2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus. The newest campaign is 26V149000. NHTSA received the report on 13 Mar 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V149000, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AUS.
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Recall campaigns
19 campaigns, newest first. 78,285 units in total.
- 26V149000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor
- 24V484000Structure / Body / Door / Handle / Exterior
- 24V448000Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly
- 23V795000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Lift/Ramp / Critical Fasteners
- 22V287000Electrical System / Wiring
- 22V286000Electrical System / Wiring
- 21V530000Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit / Latching/Release System
- 20V133000Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit
- 18V474000Seats
- 17V798000Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
- 15V769000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- 14V621000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- 14V337000Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- 12V362000Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
- 11V596000Structure / Body
- 11V475000Seats
- 11V414000Electrical System / Wiring
- 11V309000Electrical System / Wiring
- 11V228000Exterior Lighting
26V149000Received . 584 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2026 MB II, 2006-2026 G5, and 2015-2026 T-Series school buses. An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AUS.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 26-120-AUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
24V484000Received . 22,582 units.
Structure / Body / Door / Handle / Exterior
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2025 G5, 2008-2024 MBII, and 2015-2024 T-Series school buses. The rear emergency door exterior handle may unexpectedly break under applied force.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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-EUS.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 24-109-EUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
24V448000Received . 463 units.
Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An improperly attached seat can detach in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 24-108-TUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
23V795000Received . 22 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Lift/Ramp / Critical Fasteners
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Mirco Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2008 G5, 2010-2012 G5, 2014-2015 G5, and 2020-2021 G5 school buses equipped with transversal wheelchair track anchorages. The wheelchair track anchorages may not sufficiently secure a wheelchair and detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Wheelchair track anchorages that detach may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will reattach the transversal anchorages, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 23-104-TUS.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 23-104-TUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
22V287000Received . 14,229 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 this recall is 22-092-HUS.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 22-092-HUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
22V286000Received . 156 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 MBII and G5 school 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, in the NHTSA record
A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 this recall is 22-092-HUC.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 22-092-HUC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
21V530000Received . 17,204 units.
Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit / Latching/Release System
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2022 MBII, T-Series, and G5 school buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 8, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-087-DUS.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 21-087-DUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
20V133000Received . 17,693 units.
Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 recall is 20-084-RUS.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 20-084-RUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
18V474000Received . 1,357 units.
Seats
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB-II, and T-series school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will insert an additional piece of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam into the seatback, free of charge. Micro Bird issued interim notifications to owners on September 12, 2018. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-074-SUS.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 18-074-SUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
17V798000Received . 292 units.
Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2017 G5 school buses with an unloaded weight more than 10,013 pounds. In a rollover, the roof may crush excessively. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If roof crushes more than the rollover standards allow for the weight and configuration of the bus, the occupants have a greater risk of injury in the event of a rollover crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the buses to prevent the roof from crushing excessively in a rollover, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2018. For more information, owners may contact Micro Bird at 1-819-475-9633. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-072-GUS.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 17-072-GUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
15V769000Received . 223 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 MBII, G5, and T-Series school buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Micro Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2015. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-063-RUS.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 15-063-RUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
14V621000Received . 222 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 MB II and G5 school buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to January 9, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Micro Bird will notify owners and Ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began during December 2014. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 extension 401 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 14-058-RIU.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 14-058-RIU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
14V337000Received . 38 units.
Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Micro Bird G5 school buses manufactured September 20, 2010, through June 13, 2013, and equipped with a Roush CleanTech LLC propane fuel system. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected vehicles may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fitting with a new stainless steel fitting, free of charge. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 14-057-RSU.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 14-057-RSU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
12V362000Received . 11 units.
Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 Micro Bird G5 school buses manufactured from April 1, 2011, through June 26, 2012, equipped with ProLo roof escape hatches made by Specialty Manufacturing, Incorporated. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the ProLo roof hatches that exceeds Federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Micro Bird will notify owners. Specialty Manufacturing, Inc.(SMI) will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 31, 2012. Owners may contact Micro Bird at 1-819-477-2012 or SMI at 1-800-951-7867.
Report filed by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 12-053-RHU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11V596000Received . 1,227 units.
Structure / Body
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 g5 school buses manufactured from november 24, 2009, through december 3, 2011. The joint on the metal ceiling panel fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, there is a possibility that the metal ceiling panel may partially separate from the body structure creating an opening. A passenger is at risk of serious injury if they are ejected or strike the ceiling panel.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on march 5, 2012. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Report filed by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 11-049-JSU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11V475000Received . 1,059 units.
Seats
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Micro bird is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 and micro bird mbii school buses manufactured from april 14, 2010, through june 7, 2011, equipped with a c. E. White seat cushion. The seat cushion self-latching mechanism does not activate when a 48.4 pound mass is placed on the center of the seat cushion and accordingly, these seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the seat cushion is not fully latched to the seat structure, it could flip up out of position in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Micro bird will notify owners and will repair the seats free of charge. The safety recall began on january 4, 2012. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Report filed by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 11-047-SEU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11V414000Received . 671 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 and mb II school buses manufactured from october 1, 2009, through march 16, 2011. The wire on the 8-way flashing light power circuit is too small causing the terminal connection to overheat. If the connection fails, the 8- way system will stop working.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In absence of the flashing lights, a vehicle approaching a school bus that is loading or unloading students, may not stop. This situation could cause injury or death of a passenger.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Micro bird will notify owners, and provide an uprated wiring kit with a relay, free of charge. Micro bird will reimburse for labor. The safety recall began on september 29, 2011. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Report filed by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 11-046-8WU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11V309000Received . 143 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 girardin g5 and 2009 and 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 school buses built on ford cutaway chassis from february 2006 through may 30, 2011. The oem cutaway wiring harness passes just rearward of the driver seat between the b pillar and the raised floor. The raised floor just rearward of the driver seat is trapping the wire harness causing the wires to rub against the metal floor molding, damaging the wire insulation.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A wire with damaged insulation may cause an electrical short which can lead to a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on july 5, 2011. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Report filed by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 11-045-EHU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11V228000Received . 109 units.
Exterior Lighting
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain model year 2006 through 2010 girardin g5 and mbii and model year 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 and mb II school buses manufactured from january 2006 through april 5, 2011, fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 131, "school bus pedestrian safety devices." the 4-way warning lights do not have an alarm to alert the driver that the stop arm did not deploy when the 4 red lights are activated.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The driver could erroneously think that the school bus stop arm is deployed while the first set of 4 red lights are activated. This condition increases risk of injury to pedestrians.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected warning lights with warning lights that have an alarm free of charge. The safety recall began during june 2011. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Report filed by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 11-042-8WU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.
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Other model years
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Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/micro-bird/g5-school-bus/2011/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
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- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 29 Mar 2018
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus?
- 78,285 units in 19 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Micro Bird G5 School Bus have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 51 recall campaigns for the Micro Bird G5 School Bus, model years 2003 to 2026. 19 of them name the 2011 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus open?
- The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.