Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus problems by model year

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

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 13 recalls on file for the Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus (2005–2019).

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 13
Model years: 15
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Micro Bird MB II Transit 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 Transit Bus model year

Year	Recalls	Top problem
2019 MB II Transit Bus	4	—
2018 MB II Transit Bus	3	—
2017 MB II Transit Bus	3	—
2016 MB II Transit Bus	5	—
2015 MB II Transit Bus	9	—
2014 MB II Transit Bus	9	—
2013 MB II Transit Bus	8	—
2012 MB II Transit Bus	8	—
2011 MB II Transit Bus	7	—
2010 MB II Transit Bus	7	—
2009 MB II Transit Bus	7	—
2008 MB II Transit Bus	7	—
2007 MB II Transit Bus	6	—
2006 MB II Transit Bus	6	—
2005 MB II Transit Bus	2	—

Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus recalls

Recall 26V147000Mar 13, 2026345 vehiclesModel years 2005–2015
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 24V485000Jun 27, 2024794 vehiclesModel years 2008–2015
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.
Recall 22V714000Sep 23, 202245 vehiclesModel years 2012–2015
Risk: A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 22V287000Apr 28, 202214,229 vehiclesModel years 2006–2019
Risk: A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 21V531000Jul 13, 20211,323 vehiclesModel years 2005–2015
Risk: The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, 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 2006–2019
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 18V517000Aug 6, 2018136 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 16V434000Jun 14, 201679 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016
Risk: Shattered window glass may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
Recall 15V884000Dec 29, 201542 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 15V770000Nov 19, 201525 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 14V622000Oct 6, 20147 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.

Other Micro Bird models

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