2013 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2013 Micro Bird MB II 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

8 campaigns, newest first. 34,461 units in total.

26V14700013 Mar 2026Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor
24V48500027 Jun 2024Structure / Body / Door / Handle / Exterior
22V71400023 Sep 2022Electrical System
22V28700028 Apr 2022Electrical System / Wiring
21V53100013 Jul 2021Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit / Latching/Release System
20V1330006 Mar 2020Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit
15V77000019 Nov 2015Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
14V6220006 Oct 2014Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

26V147000Received 13 Mar 2026. 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: 29 Apr 2026.
24V485000Received 27 Jun 2024. 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: 15 Aug 2024.
22V714000Received 23 Sep 2022. 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: 2 Mar 2023.
22V287000Received 28 Apr 2022. 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: 20 Jun 2022.
21V531000Received 13 Jul 2021. 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: 9 Sep 2021.
20V133000Received 6 Mar 2020. 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: 24 Apr 2020.
15V770000Received 19 Nov 2015. 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: 13 Dec 2015.
14V622000Received 6 Oct 2014. 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: 1 Dec 2014.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2013 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/micro-bird/mb-ii-transit-bus/2013/. 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 2013 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus?: 34,461 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus, model years 2002 to 2019. 8 of them name the 2013 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.