2018 MICRO BIRD MB II Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 MICRO BIRD MB II has 0 complaints and 14 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety components such as door handles, seat belts, and emergency exits based on recall data.
There are 14 recalls associated with multiple systems affecting structural integrity, electrical wiring, seating, and safety equipment. These recalls address defects that pose potential risks during emergencies, crashes, or regular operation.
Recalls- Rear emergency door handle. Recall 24V484000 affects 22,582 vehicles. The rear emergency door exterior handle may break unexpectedly under force, preventing or delaying emergency responders from entering the bus. Dealers will replace the handle free of charge.
- Electrical harness damage. Recall 22V286000 covers 156 vehicles. An inactive electrical harness in the B-pillar may get damaged by sharp edges, risking a short circuit and potential fire. Dealers will secure the harness and remove the fuse linked to the main cable at no cost.
- Seat attachment hardware. Recall 22V280000 involves 457 buses. GenQ seats with Type 2 seat belts may be attached with insufficient hardware, risking seat detachment during crashes. No remedy has been established yet.
- Air conditioning power cable. Recall 22V715000 applies to 2,753 vehicles. A loose connection on the air conditioning control board power cable can cause overheating and fire. Dealers will secure and redirect the cable free of charge.
- Service door emergency release handle. Recall 21V530000 affects 17,204 buses. The release handle may bind and prevent door panels from opening, hindering evacuation. Dealers will provide adjustment instructions at no cost.
- Emergency door retaining device. Recall 20V133000 covers 17,693 buses. The device may fail to keep the emergency door open, complicating evacuations and increasing injury risk. Dealers will install repair kits free of charge.
- Seat foam impact absorption. Recall 18V474000 involves 1,357 buses with certain seat models. Insufficient foam in the knee impact area may increase injury risk in crashes. Dealers will insert additional foam free of charge.
- Seat belt anchorage plate. Recalls 18V516000 and 18V517000 impact 155 and 136 vehicles respectively. Plates may be improperly attached, reducing shoulder belt restraint during crashes. Inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge.
- Missing warning label on child restraint seats. Recall 18V596000 affects 252 buses. Seats with integrated child restraint systems lack required warning labels, which may lead to improper use. The manufacturer will supply and install labels at no cost.
- Wheelchair lift positioning cam failure. Recall 18V574000 covers 6 vehicles. The cam may fail, causing the lift platform to extend too high and increasing injury risk to wheelchair users. Dealers will replace the cam with an aluminum version free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall matters related to these issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law.
2018 MICRO BIRD MB II Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
11
Total Recalls
62751
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 MICRO BIRD MB II
457 vehicles affected
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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."
Risk: An insufficiently attached seat may detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 MICRO BIRD MB II
252 vehicles affected
SEATS
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018 Micro Bird MBII school buses equipped with certain NextGen School Bus seats with Integrated Child Restraint Systems. These seats may be missing a warning label on the lower restraint strap. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Risk: Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
2018 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.
2018 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.