Recall 21V531000: 2006–2022 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2005–2015 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus, 2015–2021 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 13, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 1,323
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2015 MBII, 2015-2021 T-Series, and 2006-2022 G5 transit buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.
The risk
The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 9, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-087-DUC.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2006 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2007 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2008 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2009 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2010 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2011 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2012 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2013 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2014 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2015 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2016 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2017 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2018 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2020 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2021 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2022 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2005 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus
- 2006 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus
- 2007 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus
- 2008 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus
- 2009 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus
- 2010 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus
- 2011 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus
- 2012 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus
- 2013 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus
- 2014 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus
- 2015 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus
- 2015 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus
- 2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus
- 2017 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus
- 2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus
- 2019 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus
- 2020 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus
- 2021 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V531000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21-087-DUC
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Sep 9, 2021
- Components
- Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit:latching/release system (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
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