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Micro Bird G5 School Bus recalls and problems

51 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 24 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
51
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

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202620252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003

Micro Bird G5 School Bus by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 G5 School Bus500000
2025 G5 School Bus710000
2024 G5 School Bus1100000
2023 G5 School Bus1200000
2022 G5 School Bus1200000
2021 G5 School Bus1700000
2020 G5 School Bus1400000
2019 G5 School Bus1400000
2018 G5 School Bus1600000
2017 G5 School Bus1700000
2016 G5 School Bus1900000
2015 G5 School Bus2000000
2014 G5 School Bus1800000
2013 G5 School Bus1700000
2012 G5 School Bus1800000
2011 G5 School Bus1900000
2010 G5 School Bus1800000
2009 G5 School Bus1200000
2008 G5 School Bus1000000
2007 G5 School Bus1000000
2006 G5 School Bus1000000
2005 G5 School Bus200000
2004 G5 School Bus200000
2003 G5 School Bus100000

Most reported Micro Bird G5 School Bus problems

Problem areaReports
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1

All Micro Bird G5 School Bus recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-287May 6, 20262023–2026Engine and Engine CoolingCorp.
26V-149Mar 13, 20262006–2026Equipment Adaptive/MobilityCorp.
25V-840Dec 5, 20252021–2026Electrical SystemCorp.
25V-770Nov 7, 20252026Equipment Adaptive/MobilityMicro Bird USA, LLC (Micro Bird USA) is recalling certain 2026 G5 transit buses equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints.
25V-751Oct 31, 20252023–2026Equipment Adaptive/MobilityCorp.
25V-599Sep 11, 20252025StructureCorp.
25V-600Sep 11, 20252023–2024StructureCorp.
25V-223Apr 8, 20252023–2024SuspensionCorp.
25V-190Mar 26, 20252012, 2015–2019, 2024SeatsCorp.
24V-707Sep 20, 20242023–2024Engine and Engine CoolingCorp.
24V-484Jun 27, 20242008–2025StructureCorp.
24V-448Jun 17, 20242011–2025SeatsCorp.
24V-297Apr 26, 20242019–2022Service Brakes, Hydraulic, SteeringCorp.
24V-242Mar 28, 20242019–2024VisibilityCorp.
23V-795Nov 23, 20232006–2008, 2010–2012, 2014–2015, 2020–2021Equipment Adaptive/MobilityCorp.
22V-826Nov 3, 20222021–2023StructureCorp.
22V-811Oct 28, 20222019–2022Steering, Service Brakes, HydraulicCorp.
22V-715Sep 23, 20222012–2023Electrical SystemCorp.
22V-540Jul 27, 20222021–2022StructureCorp.
22V-396Jun 6, 20222017–2018Seat Belts, SeatsCorp.
22V-286Apr 28, 20222006–2021Electrical SystemCorp.
22V-287Apr 28, 20222006–2021Electrical SystemCorp.
21V-773Oct 1, 20212022WheelsCorp.
21V-530Jul 13, 20212003–2022StructureCorp.
21V-036Feb 1, 20212014–2021Electrical SystemCorp.
21V-039Feb 1, 20212013–2021Electrical SystemCorp.
20V-133Mar 6, 20202004–2021StructureCorp.
19V-376May 16, 20192018Electrical SystemCorp.
18V-574Aug 30, 20182012–2018Equipment Adaptive/MobilityCorp.
18V-516Aug 6, 20182015–2018Seat BeltsCorp.
18V-474Jul 18, 20182011–2018SeatsCorp.
17V-798Dec 12, 20172006–2017StructureCorp.
17V-558Sep 8, 20172016SeatsCorp.
17V-234Apr 6, 20172016–2017Fuel System, OtherCorp.
15V-886Dec 30, 20152015–2016OtherCorp.
15V-883Dec 29, 20152014–2016WheelsCorp.
15V-769Nov 18, 20152006–2014Equipment Adaptive/MobilityCorp.
15V-545Aug 31, 20152013–2015Electrical SystemCorp.
15V-327May 29, 20152015SeatsCorp.
14V-621Oct 6, 20142006–2014Equipment Adaptive/MobilityCorp.
14V-337Jun 6, 20142011–2013Fuel System, OtherCorp.
13V-406Sep 9, 20132013StructureCorporation Micro Bird, Inc.
12V-362Jul 25, 20122011–2012StructureCorp.
11V-596Dec 23, 20112009–2012StructureMicro bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 g5 school buses manufactured from november 24, 2009, through december 3, 2011.
11V-475Sep 19, 20112010–2011SeatsMicro bird is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 and micro bird mbii school buses manufactured from april 14, 2010, through june 7, 2011, equipped with a c.
11V-414Aug 15, 20112010–2011Electrical SystemMicro bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 and mb II school buses manufactured from october 1, 2009, through march 16, 2011.
11V-309Jun 6, 20112010–2011Electrical SystemMicro bird is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 girardin g5 and 2009 and 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 school buses built on ford cutaway chassis from february 2006 through may 30, 2011.
11V-228Apr 11, 20112010–2011Exterior LightingCertain model year 2006 through 2010 girardin g5 and mbii and model year 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 and mb II school buses manufactured from january 2006 through april 5, 2011, fail to conform to the requirements of…
10V-121Mar 25, 20102009–2010Equipment Adaptive/MobilityCorp.
10V-123Mar 25, 20102009–2010Equipment Adaptive/MobilityCorp.
10V-067Feb 25, 20102006–2007, 2010SeatsCorp.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Micro Bird G5 School Bus?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus has the most reports (1). Check the 2025 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Micro Bird G5 School Bus have?

NHTSA lists 51 safety recalls covering Micro Bird G5 School Bus model years 2003–2026.

What are the most common Micro Bird G5 School Bus problems?

Owners report equipment adaptive/mobility problems most often.