2023 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES Complaints and Recall Information
The 2023 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the rear emergency door exterior handle and ignition interlock system. No other specific complaints were submitted for this model year.
There are five recalls for this vehicle. The recalls mainly affect the rear emergency door exterior handle and the ignition interlock system on the rear emergency door. These defects impact emergency exit functionality and vehicle safety compliance.
Recalls- Rear door handle (NHTSA 24V485000). Affects 794 vehicles from 2008-2024 G5, 2008-2015 MBII, and 2015-2023 T-Series transit buses. The rear emergency door exterior handle may break unexpectedly under force, possibly delaying emergency responders and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the handle free of charge. Notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024.
- Rear door handle (NHTSA 24V484000). Covers 22,582 vehicles from 2008-2025 G5, 2008-2024 MBII, and 2015-2024 T-Series buses. The exterior handle on the rear emergency door can break, risking delayed emergency access and injury. Dealers offer a free handle replacement. Owners were notified via mail on August 15, 2024.
- Ignition interlock system (NHTSA 24V841000). Applies to 424 vehicles from 2022-2024 T-Series buses equipped with anti-vandal locks on the rear emergency door. The ignition interlock may permit the vehicle to start while the rear emergency door remains locked after key insertion. This noncompliance with FMVSS 217 could prevent occupants from escaping during emergencies. Dealers will repair the ignition interlock connection at no cost. Owner notifications were mailed December 30, 2024.
Owners who face repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects related to recalls may have rights under their state lemon laws. They should consider consulting an attorney experienced in consumer protection and lemon law cases.
2023 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES Summary
2023
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
23800
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2023 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES
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.
2023 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES
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.
2023 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES
424 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUT
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 T-Series school buses equipped with a anti-vandal lock on the rear emergency door. The ignition interlock may allow the vehicle to start when the rear emergency door is locked after the key has been inserted in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk: An emergency exit door that is locked can prevent or delay occupants from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.