Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V485000

Structure: body: door: handle: exterior

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-06-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V485000

Structure: body: door: handle: exterior

Component: Structure: body: door: handle: exterior
Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 794
Reported to NHTSA: 2024-06-27
Owners notified: 2024-08-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

34 model years across 3 models.

Model	Years on record
MICRO BIRD G5 Transit BUS	2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
MICRO BIRD MB II Transit BUS	2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
MICRO BIRD T-Series Transit BUS	2023 2022 2021 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.