2003-2026 Micro Bird MB II School BUS, 2006-2026 Micro Bird G5 School BUS, 2015-2026 Micro Bird T-Series School BUS recall: Wheelchair Tie-Down May Not Lock
Report received by NHTSA: March 13, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2026 MB II, 2006-2026 G5, and 2015-2026 T-Series school buses. An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured.
- The risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
584 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2003-2026 Micro Bird MB II School BUS, 2006-2026 Micro Bird G5 School BUS, 2015-2026 Micro Bird T-Series School BUS.
- Compared with
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. has 8 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 14 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
64 earlier NHTSA recalls by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 13, 2026 2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit BUS recall: Wheelchair Tie-Down May Not Lock
- March 13, 2026 2008-2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit BUS, 2002-2015 Micro Bird MB II Transit BUS, 2015-2026 Micro Bird T-Series Transit BUS recall: Wheelchair Tie-Down May Not Lock
- Dec. 19, 2025 2018-2019, 2024-2026 Micro Bird G5E Transit BUS recall: Power Steering Pump May Fail
- Dec. 19, 2025 2019, 2021-2026 Micro Bird G5E School BUS recall: Power Steering Pump May Fail
- Dec. 8, 2025 2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit BUS recall: Loose Power Cable May Cause Fire (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AUS.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Micro Bird G5 School BUS 2006-2026
- Micro Bird MB II School BUS 2003-2026
- Micro Bird T-Series School BUS 2015-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V149000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 13, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 584 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26-120-AUS |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record