Recall 21V-531: 2006–2022 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2003–2015 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus and 1 more
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Jul 13, 2021, covering about 1,323 vehicles.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Emergency › Escape/Egress/Exit › Latching/Release System |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V531000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V-531?
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.
How is recall 21V-531 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.