2021 MICRO BIRD MB II Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 MICRO BIRD MB II has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to emergency door function and electrical system vulnerabilities based on the recall data.
There are six recalls addressing defects in components related to door handles, emergency exits, and electrical wiring. These defects pose various safety risks including potential fire hazards and impeded emergency evacuation.
Recalls- Rear emergency door handle failure. NHTSA recall 24V484000 affects 22,582 vehicles including the 2021 MB II. The rear emergency door exterior handle can break under force, potentially delaying emergency responders. Dealers will replace the handle free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed August 15, 2024.
- Electrical harness damage. Recall 22V286000 covers 156 buses from 2006-2021. An inactive electrical harness in the B-pillar may be damaged by sharp edges, risking a short circuit and fire. Dealers secure the harness and remove the fuse at no cost. Owner notifications were mailed June 20, 2022.
- Air conditioning power cable loose connection. Recall 22V715000 applies to 2,753 buses from 2012-2023. A loose connection to the air conditioning control board may cause overheating and melting, increasing fire risk. Dealers will secure the cable connection free of charge. Owners were notified on March 2, 2023.
- Service door emergency release handle binding. Recall 21V530000 impacts 17,204 buses from 2003-2022. The handle may bind, preventing door panels from opening and delaying evacuation. Dealers provide adjustment instructions at no charge. Notifications were sent September 8, 2021.
- Emergency door retaining device failure. Recall 20V133000 covers 17,693 buses from 2004-2021. The device may fail to keep the emergency door open, affecting compliance with FMVSS 217. Dealers install a repair kit free of charge. Owners were notified April 24, 2020.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects should consider their rights under their state’s lemon law.
2021 MICRO BIRD MB II Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
60388
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.