2020 MICRO BIRD MB II Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 MICRO BIRD MB II has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to emergency door functionality, seat fastening, and electrical system concerns based on recall data.
There are seven recalls affecting various safety and structural components of the vehicle. These recalls involve emergency exits, seat fasteners, electrical wiring, and door handles among others. Repairs are generally carried out free of charge by dealerships.
Recalls- Rear emergency door handle. NHTSA recall 24V484000 affects 22,582 vehicles. The rear emergency door exterior handle may break unexpectedly under force. This could delay emergency responders and increase injury risk. Dealers will replace the handle free of charge.
- Emergency door retaining device. NHTSA recall 20V133000 involves 17,693 vehicles. The device may fail to keep the emergency door open during evacuation. This noncompliance poses a risk of injury. Dealers will install a repair kit at no cost.
- Service door release handle. NHTSA recall 21V530000 affects 17,204 vehicles. The emergency release handle may bind and prevent the door from opening. This could hinder evacuation and increase injury risk. Dealers will provide adjustment instructions free of charge.
- Seat fastening hardware. NHTSA recall 22V280000 covers 457 vehicles. GenQ seats with Type 2 seat belts may be attached with insufficient hardware, failing FMVSS 207 and 210 requirements. No remedy established yet; owners were notified.
- Air conditioning power cable. NHTSA recall 22V715000 affects 2,753 vehicles. A loose connection on the power stud may cause the control board to overheat and melt, raising fire risk. Dealers will secure the cable connection free of charge.
- Inactive electrical harness. NHTSA recall 22V286000 impacts 156 vehicles. The harness in the B-pillar can become damaged by sharp edges, risking a short circuit and fire. Dealers will secure the harness and remove a fuse free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects on the 2020 MICRO BIRD MB II may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Legal consultation is recommended for those facing persistent problems.
2020 MICRO BIRD MB II Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
60845
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.