Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2022
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 11 safety recalls made by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. in 2022. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 3, 2022
(Campaign #: 22-098-RUS)
School Bus Rub Rails Incorrectly Attached
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.
NHTSA ID: 22V826000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 777
Consequence Summary:
Incorrectly attached rub rails may not offer adequate protection against an impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 18.92
October 28, 2022
(Campaign #: 22-097-PUS)
Power Steering Pressure Line May Detach and Leak
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.
NHTSA ID: 22V811000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 99
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 35.35
October 28, 2022
(Campaign #: 22-097-PUC)
Power Steering Pressure Line May Detach and Leak
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling one 2019 Micro Bird G5 transit bus. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
NHTSA ID: 22V812000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
A dealer will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. The owner notification letter 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-PUC.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
September 23, 2022
(Campaign #: 22-096-VUS)
Loose Connection of Power Cable
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.
NHTSA ID: 22V715000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,753
Consequence Summary:
A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 20.31
September 23, 2022
(Campaign #: 22-096-VUC)
Loose Connection of Power Cable
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.
NHTSA ID: 22V714000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 45
Consequence Summary:
A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 15.56
September 15, 2022
(Campaign #: 22-095-CUS)
Charging Port Wires May Overheat
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 G5 electric school buses. Electrical wires in the vehicle charging port may have been improperly crimped.
NHTSA ID: 22V692000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 7
Consequence Summary:
An improperly crimped wire may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised not to drive these buses until the repair has been completed. Micro Bird will work coordinate with the manufacturer of the charging port, Ecotuned, to replace the charging port and the air conditioning refrigerant, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired in November 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-095-CUS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 27, 2022
(Campaign #: 22-094-PUS)
Inside Panels Insufficiently Attached/FMVSS 221
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."
NHTSA ID: 22V540000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 127
Consequence Summary:
Insufficiently attached panels may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 48.82
June 6, 2022
(Campaign #: 22-093-CUC)
Bracket May Interfere with Seat Belt Pretensioner
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 G5 school buses equipped with an elevated floor and electrically adjustable driver's seat. An incorrect bracket may have been installed on the driver's seat and may interfere with the seat belt pretensioner.
NHTSA ID: 22V396000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 3
Consequence Summary:
An impaired seat belt pretensioner may not tighten the seat belt as intended, increasing the risks of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
Micro Bird Corp will provide instructions for inspecting the driver's seat. If the incorrect bracket is found, dealers will replace the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owner's may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-093-CUC.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
April 28, 2022
(Campaign #: 22-092-HUC)
Electrical Harness May Short Circuit
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.
NHTSA ID: 22V286000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 156
Consequence Summary:
A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 6.41
April 28, 2022
(Campaign #: 22-092-HUS)
Electrical Harness May Short Circuit
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.
NHTSA ID: 22V287000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 14,229
Consequence Summary:
A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 18.76
April 27, 2022
(Campaign #: 22-091-GUS)
Insufficiently Attached Seats/FMVSS 207 & 210
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MBII school buses. The GenQ seats equipped with Type 2 seat belts may have been attached with insufficient hardware. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems", and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
NHTSA ID: 22V280000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 457
Consequence Summary:
An insufficiently attached seat may detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
No remedy has been established at this time. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-091-GUS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0.44