Micro Bird G5 Commercial BUS recalls

• Heater And Defroster#2026223May 5, 2026

  117 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the engine oil lines could become damaged by contact with the engine drive belt pulley. As a result, oil could leak onto hot components in the engine compartment. Note: This recall only affects certain buses built on a GM chassis and equipped with a second air conditioning compressor. Safety Risk: Oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

• Seats And Restraints#2026117March 13, 2026

  1,977 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the anchor screw caps for the wheelchair restraint system may not have been installed properly. As a result, the tie-downs may not lock correctly and could detach in a crash. Note: This recall only affects certain buses equipped with a Q'Straint Slide N' Click wheelchair restraint system. Safety Risk: Tie-downs that detach in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, secure the anchor screw caps for the wheelchair restraint system. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the repairs performed at a Micro Bird dealership.

• Steering#2025714December 19, 2025

  15 units affected

  Issue: On certain electric buses, the power steering pump could fail when starting the vehicle or while driving. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power steering assist. Safety Risk: A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your bus to a dealership to update the power steering pump software.

• Accessories#2025676December 9, 2025

  478 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the power cable for the air conditioning control board may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the cable could loosen and overheat. Note: This recall only affects certain buses equipped with a Spheros ceiling-mounted air conditioning system. Safety Risk: Wiring that overheats could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your bus to a dealership to secure the air conditioning control board power cable.

• Seats And Restraints#2025605October 31, 2025

  9 units affected

  Issue: On a small number of buses, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the retractor(s) may not lock automatically. If this happens, the wheelchair may not be secured correctly and could move in a crash. Safety Risk: A wheelchair that moves in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Micro Bird recommends you confirm the wheelchair is secured properly by attempting to move it before driving until the recall repairs have been completed. Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your bus to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheelchair retractor(s).

• Structure#2025473September 11, 2025

  571 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses equipped with power-assisted doors, the rod-eye ring could delaminate. As a result, the rod attached to the door panels could separate from the opening gear and become loose. If this happens, the door panel(s) could open unexpectedly. Safety Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly could increase the risk of injury to passengers and others. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your bus to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, repair the rod-eye ring.

• Suspension#2025397July 30, 2025

  144 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the bolts that attach the upper control arms to the frame may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the upper control arms could separate from the frame. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Dynamic Specialty Vehicles will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to tighten the bolts for the upper control arms. Dynamic Specialty Vehicles will also help arrange for a wheel alignment, as necessary.

• Suspension#2025179April 8, 2025

  90 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the U-bolts that attach the rear axle to the suspension could break. As a result, the axle could slide on the leaf spring and/or detach. This could cause poor handling and lead to a loss of control. Note: This recall only affects certain buses built on GM chassis and equipped with supplemental leaf springs. Safety Risk: A loss of control could create the risk of a crash. An axle that detaches could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your bus to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the leaf spring U-bolts and screws.

• Structure#2024369June 27, 2024

  2,030 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the exterior handle for the rear emergency door may not be strong enough. As a result, the handle could break and cause the emergency door not to be able to be opened from the outside. Safety Risk: A door that can't be opened could slow your exit from the bus in an emergency. This could also delay emergency responders from entering the bus. Both issues could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your bus to a dealership to replace the rear emergency door exterior handle.

• Heater And Defroster#2024201March 28, 2024

  6 units affected

  Issue: On a small number of electric buses, a software problem could cause the windshield defrost system not to work. As a result, the vehicles may not meet the requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: A windshield defroster that doesn't work could cause reduced visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your bus to a dealership to replace the high-voltage coolant heater control module.

• Seats And Restraints#2023481August 30, 2023

  5 units affected

  Issue: On a small number of buses, certain seats with seat belts may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the seats could move or detach in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat that moves or detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Action: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a Micro Bird dealer to have your vehicle(s) repaired.

• Brakes#2023376July 10, 2023

  1 units affected

  Issue: On one G5 electric bus, the high-voltage power assist system for the steering and brakes may not work properly. As a result, the power assist for the steering and brakes could fail while driving. Safety Risk: A loss of power brakes can cause a sudden increase in brake pedal force and lead to an increase in stopping distance. A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort. Both could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify the owner by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. Micro Bird recommends not to drive the bus until the recall repairs are completed.

• Seats And Restraints#2023334June 7, 2023

  30 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the wrong hardware may have been used to attach the seats to the floor. As a result, the seats could detach in a crash. Note: This recall only affects buses built with an aluminum floor, and seats with seat belts. Safety Risk: A seat that moves or detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Action: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a Micro Bird dealer to have your vehicle(s) repaired.

• Electrical#2023241April 20, 2023

  7 units affected

  Issue: On certain G5 electric buses built on a Ford chassis, the AC charging harness could overheat while using a Level 2 charger. Safety Risk: A charging harness that overheats could create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a local dealer. Ecotuned Technologies will provide parts and instructions for how to correct this defect. Until the recall repairs are completed, Micro Bird advises to charge your bus using outside charging equipment only and to keep a safe distance between vehicles and buildings during charging.

• Steering#2022617October 28, 2022

  1 units affected

  Issue: On one G5 electric bus built on a Ford chassis, the power steering pressure line may not be properly connected to the brake booster. As a result, power steering fluid could leak and cause a loss of power steering and power brake assist. Safety Risk: A loss of power brakes can cause a sudden increase in brake pedal force and lead to an increase in stopping distance. A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds. Both could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify the owner by mail and advise them to contact a Micro Bird dealer for an inspection of the connection between the power steering pressure line and the Hydroboost unit. The power steering line will be replaced if the connection is not secure.

• Electrical#2022542September 24, 2022

  964 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the power cable for the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection. As a result, the circuit board could overheat and melt. Safety risk: A circuit board that overheats could create the risk of a fire. Corrective actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a Micro Bird dealer to have your vehicle(s) repaired.

• Seats And Restraints#2022290June 6, 2022

  20 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the adjustable driver's seat may have been installed with the wrong bracket. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner may not work properly in a crash. Note: This recall only affects certain models built on a Ford chassis, that have an elevated floor and an electrically adjustable driver's seat. Safety Risk: A seat belt pretensioner that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird Corporation will contact owners by mail and advise you how to inspect your bus and, if the defect is present, to contact a Micro Bird dealer to arrange for its repair.

• Electrical#2022219April 28, 2022

  1,549 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, an unused wiring harness located in the B-pillar area could become damaged. If this happens, the wires could short circuit. Note: This recall only affects buses built on a General Motors chassis. Safety Risk: A short circuit could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect the wiring and correct this problem.

• Seats And Restraints#2022204April 21, 2022

  14 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the fold-away seat(s) may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the seat(s) could detach in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat that moves or detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Action: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect the fold-out seat(s). If the seat(s) are not properly installed, Micro Bird will advise you to contact a dealer to have the seat(s) re-installed correctly.

• Seats And Restraints#2021779December 17, 2021

  773 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, a fold-away seat was placed next to the emergency exit window. When the seat is folded, it may block the instruction label and release handle for the emergency exit. As a result, you may not be able to open the exit window without unfolding the seat. Safety Risk: An emergency exit that is difficult to open could slow your exit from the bus in an emergency. This could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Action: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a dealer to have your vehicle(s) inspected and repaired.

• Label#2021750December 3, 2021

  236 units affected

  Issue: This recall affects certain buses altered by Dynamic Specialty Vehicles to carry wheelchair passengers. After the buses were modified, the company didn't apply an altered vehicle label with an updated cargo-carrying capacity. As a result, a person might overload the bus with cargo. This could lead to poor handling or a tire failure. Safety Risk: Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Dynamic Specialty Vehicles will send each owner an altered vehicle label with an updated cargo-carrying capacity. If you would like help to install it, you should contact Dynamic Specialty Vehicles.

• Structure#2021436July 13, 2021

  4,225 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the service door may not be adjusted correctly. As a result, the door panels may get stuck when the emergency release handle is used, or may not open when force is applied to the door. Additionally, the exterior emergency release handle may not allow the service door to be opened from outside of the bus. Safety Risk: A door that cannot be opened could delay exiting the bus in an emergency. This could also delay emergency response. Both of these issues could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a dealer to adjust the service door. Alternatively, Micro Bird will provide owners instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door.

• Electrical#2021047February 1, 2021

  1,372 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, wires and/or connectors located in the wall behind the driver's seat may have been damaged during the assembly process. Also, metal shavings could have fallen into an electrical connector. Damaged wires or connectors could cause lights and accessories not to work properly, or could create a short circuit. Safety Risk: A short circuit could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect the wiring and connectors, and repair any damage that is found.

• Seats And Restraints#2018690December 10, 2018

  28 units affected

  Certain buses built on a GM or Ford Chassis may have been equipped with defective GO-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat back may not remain locked into place, which could increase the risk of injury to seat occupant in the event of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, repair and re-inspect the seat using the provided procedure.

• Other#2018670December 4, 2018

  9 units affected

  Certain buses equipped with the 21 passengers or more seating arrangement do not conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 217 – Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits. The motor coaches do not meet the minimum emergency exit requirements of the standard, which could increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency. Correction: Dealers will install additional emergency exit windows and emergency exit labelling.

• Accessories#2018548October 5, 2018

  8 units affected

  On certain buses equipped with a Ricon S-Series or K-Series titanium wheelchair lift, the lift positioning input cam may fail. If this happens and the operator continues to press the "up" button, the platform could travel past the vehicle floor height, potentially causing a lift occupant to be tipped inwards toward the vehicle, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: a Ricon authorized dealer will perform the repairs.

• Seats And Restraints#2018405August 3, 2018

  294 units affected

  On certain buses, the passenger shoulder belt anchorage plate(s) may not be attached correctly. In the event of a crash, the belt anchorage plate may become partially or totally detached, reducing the capacity of the shoulder belt to retain the passenger, resulting in an increased risk of injury or fatality. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, re-install the shoulder belt anchorage plate using the correct procedure.

• Structure#2016290June 8, 2016

  167 units affected

  Certain buses may have been manufactured with defective T-sliding windows that could allow water to accumulate in the central horizontal bar and not drain out properly. If this condition is present during a cold period, the accumulated water could freeze, expand and permanently deform the horizontal center bar, applying a stress on the glass to a point where it could potentially shatter, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Lippert Components Canada will provide instructions and some of the equipment necessary to the owners of the affected buses so that they can repair the faulty windows. The equipment that is not supplied is subject to a refund offer.

• Steering#2016008January 6, 2016

  39 units affected

  On certain vehicles built on a Ford chassis, wheel alignment adjustment bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened at time of assembly. This could allow suspension and steering components to loosen, potentially resulting in separation, which could affect vehicle handling and steering and result in crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Owners will be given instructions on how to have the bolt tightening torque inspected.

• Accessories#2015568November 25, 2015

  10 units affected

  On certain buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, putting the lift operator at risk of injury. Correction: Owners will be provided with inspection and repair instructions, as well as necessary repair parts.

• Electrical#2015351August 5, 2015

  114 units affected

  On certain buses, bolts securing the battery box to the bus body may be missing, causing the number of fasteners securing the battery box to be inadequate. In addition, battery terminal shields may be missing. This could result in the battery box separating from the vehicle and increase the risk of a fire and/or crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace corroded components, add shields and replace missing bolts.

• Seats And Restraints#2015199May 13, 2015

  43 units affected

  Certain school buses may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS 302) – Flammability of Interior Materials. Certain school bus seat bottom assemblies may contain a foam core that does not meet the requirements of the standard. As a result the seat components could burn faster than allowable by the standard, which could increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the seat bottom assembly.

• Other#2014455October 15, 2014

  9 units affected

  On certain buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, putting the lift operator at risk of injury. Correction: Ricon Corporation repair facilities will inspect lift platforms for cracks and repair as necessary, and install a repair kit.

• Fuel System#2014221June 11, 2014

  On certain propane-powered buses, the aluminum fuel line fitting at the propane tank can experience dissimilar metal corrosion where it contacts the brass supply housing on the fuel tank. This could result in a propane leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fitting at the fuel tank with a new stainless steel fitting.

• Accessories#2012123April 5, 2012

  14 units affected

  On certain buses equipped with a Braun wheelchair lift, over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. As a result, a wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the user could fall and sustain injury. Correction: Authorized Braun service facilities will replace the outer barrier latch, bracket and clevis pin.

• Electrical#2011220June 6, 2011

  506 units affected

  On certain buses, the wiring harness (located behind the driver's seat) may chafe against a moulding and become damaged. An electrical short could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will modify the floor section and re-secure the wiring harness

• Other#2010089March 24, 2010

  51 units affected

  On certain vehicles equipped with a Ricon F9 series cassette wheelchair lift, an improperly manufactured switch in the wheelchair lift restraint buckle may allow operation of the lift with the safety belt not fully latched. If the belt is not properly fastened, a wheelchair may not be adequately protected against unwanted movement, resulting a fall risk, potentially causing serious injury or death. Correction: The manufacturer will provide instructional information and warning decals.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026