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2013 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2013 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus. The newest campaign is 26V147000. 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, 26V147000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AUC.
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Recall campaigns

11 campaigns, newest first. 35,111 units in total.

  • 26V147000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor
  • 24V485000Structure / Body / Door / Handle / Exterior
  • 22V714000Electrical System
  • 22V287000Electrical System / Wiring
  • 21V991000Seats
  • 21V531000Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit / Latching/Release System
  • 21V039000Electrical System / Wiring
  • 20V133000Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit
  • 15V770000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
  • 15V544000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
  • 14V622000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

  1. 26V147000Received . 345 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2002-2015 MB II, 2008-2026 G5, and 2015-2026 T-Series transit 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 29, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AUC.

    Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 26-120-AUC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 24V485000Received . 794 units.

    Structure / Body / Door / Handle / Exterior

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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 NHTSA record
    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, 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-EUC.

    Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 24-109-EUC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 22V714000Received . 45 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, 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's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-096-VUC.

    Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 22-096-VUC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 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: .

  5. 21V991000Received . 75 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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 Release."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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 at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-089-FUC.

    Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 21-089-FUC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 21V531000Received . 1,323 units.

    Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit / Latching/Release System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, 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 9, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-087-DUC.

    Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 21-087-DUC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 21V039000Received . 564 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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 21-086-WUC.

    Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 21-086-WUC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 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: .

  9. 15V770000Received . 25 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 MB II, G5, and CT-Series transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2014, 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 13, 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-RUC.

    Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 15-063-RUC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 15V544000Received . 11 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G5 transit buses manufactured March 25, 2013, to May 1, 2015. In the affected buses, the positive battery feeder stud that is attached to the positive cable in the battery box may prematurely corrode. Additionally, bolts designed to mount the battery box may also be missing.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the feeder stud is corroded, a short circuit may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the battery box mounting bolts are missing, the battery and box may detach causing damage to other components.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the feeder stud components and install a protective cap to prevent corrosion, free of charge. Any missing battery box bolts will be installed. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 extension 364. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-060-BUC.

    Report filed by Corp. Micro Bird Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 15-060-BUC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 14V622000Received . 7 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 transit 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 on December 1, 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: .

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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.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20065
  2. 20075
  3. 20087
  4. 20099
  5. 201010
  6. 20118
  7. 20127
  8. 201311
  9. 201413
  10. 201513
  11. 201612
  12. 201710
  13. 201813
  14. 201914
  15. 20206
  16. 20217
  17. 20226
  18. 20237
  19. 20246
  20. 20255
  21. 20265

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2013 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/micro-bird/g5-transit-bus/2013/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

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 2013 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus?
35,111 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 33 recall campaigns for the Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, model years 2006 to 2026. 11 of them name the 2013 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.