Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V531000

Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit: latching/release system

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-07-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V531000

Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit: latching/release system

Component
Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit: latching/release system
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,323
Reported to NHTSA
2021-07-13
Owners notified
2021-09-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

37 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
MICRO BIRD G5 Transit BUS2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
MICRO BIRD MB II Transit BUS2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
MICRO BIRD T-Series Transit BUS2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.