2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2022 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

12 campaigns, newest first. 47,170 units in total.

26V14900013 Mar 2026Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor
25V8400005 Dec 2025Electrical System / Wiring
24V48400027 Jun 2024Structure / Body / Door / Handle / Exterior
24V44800017 Jun 2024Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly
24V29700026 Apr 2024Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
24V24200028 Mar 2024Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Windshield / Electrical Heating Element
22V8260003 Nov 2022Structure / Body
22V81100028 Oct 2022Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
22V71500023 Sep 2022Electrical System
22V54000027 Jul 2022Structure / Body
21V7730001 Oct 2021Wheels
21V53000013 Jul 2021Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit / Latching/Release System

26V149000Received 13 Mar 2026. 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: 28 Apr 2026.
25V840000Received 5 Dec 2025. 2,428 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2025 MB II, T-Series, and 2021-2026 G5 school 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, in the NHTSA record
A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will secure the power cable and power stud as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-118-SUC.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 25-118-SUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Feb 2026.
24V484000Received 27 Jun 2024. 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: 15 Aug 2024.
24V448000Received 17 Jun 2024. 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: 14 Aug 2024.
24V297000Received 26 Apr 2024. 89 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Mirco Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2022 G5 school buses. 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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering lines as necessary, free of charge. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 22V-811 and owners will need to have the new remedy completed even if their vehicle was remedied under the prior recall. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2024. Owners may contact Mirco Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-107-FUS.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 24-107-FUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Jun 2024.
24V242000Received 28 Mar 2024. 61 units.
Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Windshield / Electrical Heating Element
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019 G5 school buses. 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, in the NHTSA record
An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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-CUS.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 24-105-CUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 May 2024.
22V826000Received 3 Nov 2022. 777 units.
Structure / Body
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2023 G5, 2022-2023 MBII, and 2022 T-Series school buses. The seat-level rub rails may be incorrectly attached to the side of the bus.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Incorrectly attached rub rails may not offer adequate protection against an impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Micro Bird will inspect and secure the rub rails, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-098-RUS.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 22-098-RUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Dec 2022.
22V811000Received 28 Oct 2022. 99 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Micro Bird G5 school buses. 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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-097-PUS.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 22-097-PUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Dec 2022.
22V715000Received 23 Sep 2022. 2,753 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro) is recalling certain 2012-2023 G5, 2012-2023 MBII and 2015-2022 T-Series school 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, in the NHTSA record
A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-096-VUS.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 22-096-VUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Mar 2023.
22V540000Received 27 Jul 2022. 127 units.
Structure / Body
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2022 G5, MBII, and T-Series school buses. The inside panels under the windows may have been insufficiently attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Insufficiently attached panels may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will provide parts and instructions on how to correct the defect, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-094-PUS.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 22-094-PUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Sep 2022.
21V773000Received 1 Oct 2021. 3 units.
Wheels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2022 G5 school buses. During wheel alignment, the alignment ring was installed at an incorrect angle, which can cause the wheels to become misaligned.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Misaligned wheels may result in uneven tire wear and stress on the suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will re-align the wheels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in November 03, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-088-AUS.
Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 21-088-AUS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Nov 2021.
21V530000Received 13 Jul 2021. 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: 8 Sep 2021.

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Recall Register. 2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/micro-bird/g5-school-bus/2022/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
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 2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus?: 47,170 units in 12 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. 12 of them name the 2022 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.