Micro Bird MB II School Bus problems by model year

Updated Oct 10, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 30 recalls on file for the Micro Bird MB II School Bus (2005–2026).

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 30
Model years: 22
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Micro Bird MB II School Bus model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Micro Bird MB II School Bus model year

Year	Recalls	Top problem
2026 MB II School Bus	1	—
2025 MB II School Bus	3	—
2024 MB II School Bus	5	—
2023 MB II School Bus	5	—
2022 MB II School Bus	7	—
2021 MB II School Bus	8	—
2020 MB II School Bus	8	—
2019 MB II School Bus	10	—
2018 MB II School Bus	12	—
2017 MB II School Bus	11	—
2016 MB II School Bus	13	—
2015 MB II School Bus	13	—
2014 MB II School Bus	13	—
2013 MB II School Bus	12	—
2012 MB II School Bus	12	—
2011 MB II School Bus	13	—
2010 MB II School Bus	13	—
2009 MB II School Bus	11	—
2008 MB II School Bus	10	—
2007 MB II School Bus	9	—
2006 MB II School Bus	7	—
2005 MB II School Bus	3	—

Micro Bird MB II School Bus recalls

Recall 26V287000May 6, 2026902 vehiclesModel years 2024
Risk: A damaged oil like may leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Recall 26V149000Mar 13, 2026584 vehiclesModel years 2005–2026
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 25V840000Dec 5, 20252,428 vehiclesModel years 2022–2025
Risk: A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 25V600000Sep 11, 20252,454 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025
Risk: The door panel may remain in the open position or open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of passenger being injured falling out of the bus.
Recall 24V484000Jun 27, 202422,582 vehiclesModel years 2008–2024
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.
Recall 22V826000Nov 3, 2022777 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023
Risk: Incorrectly attached rub rails may not offer adequate protection against an impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 22V715000Sep 23, 20222,753 vehiclesModel years 2012–2023
Risk: A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 22V540000Jul 27, 2022127 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022
Risk: Insufficiently attached panels may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Recall 22V287000Apr 28, 202214,229 vehiclesModel years 2006–2021
Risk: A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 22V286000Apr 28, 2022156 vehiclesModel years 2006–2021
Risk: A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 22V280000Apr 27, 2022457 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020
Risk: An insufficiently attached seat may detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 21V530000Jul 13, 202117,204 vehiclesModel years 2005–2022
Risk: The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 20V610000Oct 2, 202075 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 20V133000Mar 6, 202017,693 vehiclesModel years 2005–2021
Risk: If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 19V520000Jul 11, 201952 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: A melted grounding wire may result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire in the engine compartment.
Recall 18V596000Sep 7, 2018252 vehiclesModel years 2018
Risk: Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 18V574000Aug 30, 20186 vehiclesModel years 2012–2018
Risk: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Recall 18V516000Aug 6, 2018155 vehiclesModel years 2015–2018
Risk: If the belt anchorage plate detaches from the wall and cannot properly restrain a passenger it can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 18V474000Jul 18, 20181,357 vehiclesModel years 2011–2018
Risk: If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recall 17V255000Apr 18, 2017602 vehiclesModel years 2012–2017
Risk: In the event of a rollover, if the school bus roof crushes, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Recall 15V886000Dec 30, 201566 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016
Risk: Absence of the reflective decal would reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 15V883000Dec 29, 2015464 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016
Risk: An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 15V769000Nov 18, 2015223 vehiclesModel years 2006–2014
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Recall 14V621000Oct 6, 2014222 vehiclesModel years 2006–2014
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Recall 11V597000Dec 23, 201148 vehiclesModel years 2011
Risk: If a portable child restraint is installed in the vehicle, it will only be secured by the seat belt instead of the seat belt and the lower anchorages. In the event of a crash, a child not sufficiently restrained could be injured.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology