Recall 24V484000: 2008–2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2008–2024 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2015–2024 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 27, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 22,582
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2025 G5, 2008-2024 MBII, and 2015-2024 T-Series school buses. The rear emergency door exterior handle may unexpectedly break under applied force.
The 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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the rear emergency door exterior handle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-109-EUS.
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2009 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2019 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2020 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2008 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2009 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2010 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2011 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2012 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2013 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2014 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2015 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2016 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2017 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2018 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2019 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2020 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2021 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2022 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2023 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2024 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2015 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2016 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2017 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2018 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2019 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2020 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2021 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2022 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2023 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2024 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V484000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24-109-EUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Aug 15, 2024
- Components
- Structure:body:door:handle:exterior (Body & Structure); Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit (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