Recall 21V530000: 2003–2022 Micro Bird G5 School BUS
- Report received
- Jul 13, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 17,204vehicles
- Model years
- 2003–2022
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 8, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-087-DUS.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2003 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2004 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2005 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2006 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2007 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2008 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2009 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2010 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2011 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2012 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2013 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2014 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2015 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2016 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2017 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2018 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2019 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2020 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2021 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
- 2022 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.