2016 MICRO BIRD G5 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 MICRO BIRD G5 has 0 complaints and 32 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety components such as emergency door handles, seat attachments, electrical wiring, and fuel system components as outlined in the recall data.
The 32 recalls impact various safety and structural systems including emergency exit mechanisms, seat integrity, electrical wiring, wheels, and fuel systems. These recalls address defects that could affect vehicle control, occupant safety during crashes, fire risks, and emergency evacuations.
Recalls- Wheels torque issue. Recall 15V884000 affected 42 vehicles due to insufficiently torqued camber caster kit bolts, risking bolt loosening, vehicle misalignment, and loss of control. Dealers correct the torque free of charge.
- Stop arm decal defect. Recall 15V886000 covered 66 vehicles where reflective decals on stop arms may peel off, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Repair kits are provided at no cost.
- Rear emergency door handle. Recalls 24V485000 and 24V484000 together affected over 23,000 vehicles. Handles may break under force, delaying emergency access and increasing injury risk. Dealers replace handles free of charge.
- Seat reinforcement missing. Recall 25V190000 involved 26 vehicles with missing seat reinforcement supports causing potential seat detachment during crashes. Dealers install supports free of charge.
- Tracked two-place seats attachment. Recall 24V448000 affected 463 buses with improperly attached seats that may detach in crashes, increasing injury risk. Dealers provide inspection and reattachment instructions free of charge.
- Electrical wiring damage. Multiple recalls (22V286000, 21V039000, 21V036000) affecting thousands of vehicles cite wiring damage risks causing shorts or fire. Dealers secure and repair wiring free of charge.
- Air conditioning power cable. Recalls 22V714000 and 22V715000 addressed loose power cable connections that could overheat and cause fires. Dealers redirect and secure cables without charge.
- Emergency door release binding. Recalls 21V530000 and 21V531000 affected over 18,000 buses with service door release handles that may bind, preventing door opening during emergencies. Dealers provide adjustment instructions free of charge.
- Propane fuel valve solenoid. Recall 17V234000 on 43 buses disclosed potential short circuit causing engine shutdown and increased crash risk. Dealers replace defective parts at no cost.
- Fold-away seat obstruction. Recall 21V991000 involved 75 buses where the seat obstructed emergency exit handle access, delaying evacuation. Dealers apply new labels or relocate exits free of charge.
- Seat padding deficiency. Recall 18V474000 covered 1,357 buses with insufficient foam in seat backs, increasing injury risk. Dealers add extra foam materials free of charge.
- Seat belt anchorage plate. Recalls 18V516000 and 18V517000 involved over 290 buses where anchorage plates may not restrain properly in crashes. Dealers provide inspection and repair materials at no cost.
- Wheelchair lift cam failure. Recall 18V574000 included 6 buses with lift positioning cams that may fail, posing fall risks to wheelchair users. Dealers replace cams free of charge.
- Camber caster bolt torque. Recall 15V883000 for 464 vehicles revealed bolts may loosen causing misalignment and loss of control. Dealers correct torque free of charge.
- Window frame water ingress. Recall 16V434000 on 79 vehicles found T-slider window frames allow water accumulation, freezing and shattering glass. Dealers seal or replace windows at no cost.
- Roof rollover protection. Recall 17V798000 affected 292 buses with roofs that may crush excessively during rollovers increasing injury risk. Dealers modify roofs free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety components on the 2016 MICRO BIRD G5 may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal assistance could help determine available remedies.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5 Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
24
Total Recalls
71756
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
26 vehicles affected
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012, 2015-2019, and 2024 G5 school buses equipped with Type 2 seat belts. The seat reinforcement supports may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: An insufficiently retained seat can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
22582 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2025 G5, 2008-2024 MBII, and 2015-2024 T-Series school buses. The rear emergency door exterior handle may unexpectedly break under applied force.
Risk: In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus, increasing the risk of injury.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
794 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
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.
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.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
463 vehicles affected
SEATS
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2011-2025 Micro Bird G5 school buses, equipped with certain tracked 2-place seats with lap and shoulder seat belts. The seats may be improperly attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: An improperly attached seat can detach in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
156 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Risk: A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
2753 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Risk: A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
45 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Risk: A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
75 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH:EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE
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."
Risk: Occupants may have to unfold the seat to access the exit handle and instructions, delaying an emergency evacuation and increasing the risk of injury.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
564 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Risk: 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.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
17204 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2022 MBII, T-Series, and G5 school buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.
Risk: The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
5413 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Micro Bird G5 vehicles with electrical wiring, routed behind the driver's seat, that may have been damaged during rivet installation.
Risk: 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.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
1323 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
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.
Risk: The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
17693 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
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."
Risk: If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
6 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Micro Bird G5, MBII, and T-Series school buses, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Risk: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
136 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB II, and T-Series transit buses. During manufacturing, the seat belt anchorage plate may not have been correctly attached to the wall, limiting the capacity of the shoulder belt to restrain a passenger in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the belt anchorage plate detaches from the wall, and cannot properly restrain a passenger it can increase the risk of injury.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
155 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB II, and T-Series school buses. During manufacturing, the seat belt anchorage plate may not have been correctly attached to the wall, limiting the capacity of the shoulder belt to restrain a passenger in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the belt anchorage plate detaches from the wall and cannot properly restrain a passenger it can increase the risk of injury.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
1357 vehicles affected
SEATS
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB-II, and T-series school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Risk: If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
292 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2017 G5 school buses with an unloaded weight more than 10,013 pounds. In a rollover, the roof may crush excessively. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."
Risk: If roof crushes more than the rollover standards allow for the weight and configuration of the bus, the occupants have a greater risk of injury in the event of a rollover crash.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
25 vehicles affected
SEATS
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2016 G5 school buses, equipped with CE White QS11 Series Convertible School Bus Seats. These seats were manufactured with integral D-Ring mounting studs that may have inadequate padding between the occupant and the D-ring mounting stud.
Risk: In the event of a rear end collision, the seat occupant's head may contact the D-ring mounting stud, increasing the risk of injury.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
43 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2016-2017 G5 school buses, equipped with certain Generation 4 Propane Conversion Kits. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.
Risk: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
79 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 MBII, G5, and CT-Series commercial buses manufactured August 21, 2015, to June 2, 2016. The affected buses have T-Slider window frames that may allow water to accumulate inside the frame. In freezing conditions, the accumulated water can freeze, expand and put extra pressure on the window glass causing it to shatter.
Risk: Shattered window glass may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
464 vehicles affected
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MBII and G5 school buses manufactured May 21, 2014, to November 24, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a camber caster kit bolt that was insufficiently torqued, causing the bolt to come loose.
Risk: An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
66 vehicles affected
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 MBII and G5 school buses manufactured between May 1, 2015, and December 18, 2015, equipped with Transpec stop arms, part numbers T6000-, T6100-, and T7000-. The STOP decal may peel off the plastic blade of the stop arm. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."
Risk: Absence of the reflective decal would reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 MICRO BIRD G5
42 vehicles affected
WHEELS
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MBII and G5 transit buses manufactured September 5, 2014, to November 24, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a camber caster kit bolt that was insufficiently torqued, causing the bolt to come loose.
Risk: An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.