2017 MICRO BIRD MB II Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 MICRO BIRD MB II has 0 complaints and 12 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report safety and structural issues related to emergency exit doors, electrical wiring, and seating components, as reflected in the recall data.
There are 12 recalls affecting various systems on the 2017 MICRO BIRD MB II including emergency exits, electrical components, seating, seat belts, wheelchair lift equipment, and structural integrity related to rollover protection.
Recalls- Rear Emergency Door Handle. (Recall 24V484000) Affects 22,582 vehicles due to potential breakage of the rear emergency door exterior handle under applied force. This can delay emergency responders during an incident. Dealers will replace handles free of charge with owner notifications sent August 15, 2024.
- B-Pillar Electrical Harness. (Recall 22V286000) Impacts 156 vehicles where an inactive electrical harness may be damaged by sharp edges, risking a short circuit and fire. Dealers will secure the harness and remove a linked fuse at no cost. Notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022.
- Air Conditioning Control Board Wiring. (Recall 22V715000) Covers 2,753 vehicles with loose power cable connections that may cause the control board to overheat and potentially cause fire. Dealers will secure the connections free of charge, with notification letters sent March 2, 2023.
- Service Door Emergency Release Handle. (Recall 21V530000) Applies to 17,204 vehicles where the handle may bind, preventing door panels from opening and obstructing evacuation. Dealers will provide adjustment instructions. Owner notifications were mailed September 8, 2021.
- Emergency Door Retaining Device. (Recall 20V133000) Affects 17,693 vehicles where the emergency door may fail to stay open, increasing injury risk during evacuation. Dealers will install repair kits free of charge. Notifications were sent starting April 24, 2020.
- School Bus Seat Foam. (Recall 18V474000) Covers 1,357 vehicles with insufficient foam in knee impact zones of certain seats, reducing crash absorption and increasing injury risk. Dealers will install additional expanded polystyrene foam pieces. Recall began December 7, 2018.
- Seat Belt Anchorage Plates. (Recalls 18V516000 and 18V517000) Affect a total of 291 vehicles where anchorage plates may be improperly attached, weakening shoulder belt restraint during crashes. Dealers provide inspection and modification kits free of charge. Owner letters sent September 26, 2018.
- Wheelchair Lift Positioning Cam. (Recall 18V574000) Applies to 6 vehicles equipped with certain wheelchair lifts where the input cam may fail, allowing the platform to stop above the floor height and creating a tipping hazard. Ricon dealers will replace cams with machined aluminum versions. Recall began October 22, 2018.
- Roof Strength Rollover Protection. (Recall 17V255000) Affects 602 vehicles with potentially insufficient roof strength to prevent crushing in a rollover, increasing occupant injury risk. Dealers will modify buses to enhance roof strength free of charge. Notifications started June 5, 2017.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved issues related to these safety recalls may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a qualified attorney familiar with lemon law could provide guidance on possible remedies.
2017 MICRO BIRD MB II Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
10
Total Recalls
62644
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 MICRO BIRD MB II
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.
2017 MICRO BIRD MB II
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.
2017 MICRO BIRD MB II
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.
2017 MICRO BIRD MB II
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.
2017 MICRO BIRD MB II
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.
2017 MICRO BIRD MB II
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.
2017 MICRO BIRD MB II
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.
2017 MICRO BIRD MB II
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.
2017 MICRO BIRD MB II
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.
2017 MICRO BIRD MB II
602 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2017 MB II school buses. In the event of a rollover, the roof strength may be insufficient to prevent the roof from crushing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."
Risk: In the event of a rollover, if the school bus roof crushes, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.