RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR
2023 Micro Bird G5 Commercial BUS recalls
12 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2023 Micro Bird G5 Commercial BUS with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 12
- U.S. recalls
- 00
- Total campaigns
- 12
Transport Canada recalls
12- Heater And Defroster#2026223
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#2026117
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#2025714
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#2025676
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.
- Structure#2025473
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#2025397
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#2025179
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#2024369
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#2024201
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#2023334
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#2023241
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.
- Electrical#2022542
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.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
00No recalls found for this make, model, and year.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada
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