Micro Bird G5 School BUS recalls

• Heater And Defroster#2026222May 5, 2026

  16 units affected

  Issue: On certain school 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 school 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#2026116March 13, 2026

  1,620 units affected

  Issue: On certain school 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 school 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#2025715December 19, 2025

  232 units affected

  Issue: On certain electric school 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 school bus to a dealership to update the power steering pump software.

• Accessories#2025677December 9, 2025

  290 units affected

  Issue: On certain school 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 school 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 school bus to a dealership to secure the air conditioning control board power cable.

• Seats And Restraints#2025604October 31, 2025

  86 units affected

  Issue: On certain school 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 school bus to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheelchair retractor(s).

• Structure#2025472September 11, 2025

  1,120 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the rod end fitting that attaches the door panels to the door opening gear could fail. If this happens, the door panel(s) could become loose and open unexpectedly. Note: This recall only affects school buses equipped with power-assisted doors. Safety Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your school bus to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, repair the rod end fitting.

• Suspension#2025180April 8, 2025

  26 units affected

  Issue: On certain school 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 school 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 school bus to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the leaf spring U-bolts and screws.

• Seats And Restraints#2025158March 25, 2025

  6 units affected

  Issue: On a small number of school buses, the seats may not have been secured properly. 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 take your school bus to a Micro Bird dealership to install reinforcement supports.

• Structure#2024370June 27, 2024

  9,152 units affected

  Issue: On certain school 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 school bus to a dealership to replace the rear emergency door exterior handle.

• Seats And Restraints#2024350June 14, 2024

  82 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses equipped with seats mounted on rails, the wrong hardware may have been used to attach the seats. As a result, the seats could move or detach in a crash. Note: This recall only affects certain school buses equipped with two-place seats and 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 take your school bus to a Micro Bird dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat fasteners.

• Label#2024221April 12, 2024

  2,520 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the roof hatch (emergency exit) may not have a French label. Canadian regulations require labels to be in English and French. Safety Risk: An emergency exit that's not properly labeled may create confusion. This could increase the risk of injury in an emergency situation. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and provide instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the label. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the repairs performed at a Micro Bird dealership.

• Heater And Defroster#2024202March 28, 2024

  83 units affected

  Issue: On certain electric school 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 school bus to a dealership to replace the high-voltage coolant heater control module.

• Electrical#2023240April 20, 2023

  136 units affected

  Issue: On certain G5 electric school 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.

• Structure#2022633November 3, 2022

  422 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the seat-level rub rails on the outside of the bus may not have been attached correctly. As a result, there may be reduced protection in a side impact crash. Safety Risk: A rub rail that is not attached correctly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a Micro Bird dealer to have your vehicle(s) inspected and repaired, as necessary.

• Steering#2022618October 28, 2022

  25 units affected

  Issue: On certain G5 electric school buses 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 owners by mail and advise you 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#2022543September 24, 2022

  58 units affected

  Issue: On certain school 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.

• Electrical#2022218April 28, 2022

  5,975 units affected

  Issue: On certain school 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 school 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.

• Suspension#2021611October 1, 2021

  10 units affected

  Issue: On a small number of school buses, the wheel alignment ring may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, the alignment ring could move out of place and cause a change in wheel alignment. This can cause a loss of vehicle stability. Safety Risk: Reduced vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your school bus to an authorized service facility to re-align the wheels.

• Structure#2021435July 13, 2021

  8,286 units affected

  Issue: On certain school 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#2021042February 1, 2021

  1,881 units affected

  Issue: On certain school 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.

• Electrical#2019234May 17, 2019

  6 units affected

  Issue: A heavy duty solenoid located in the driver’s overhead electrical compartment could operate at a high temperature. This could cause nearby components to overheat and malfunction. If this happens, certain equipment, such as A/C, safety equipment or lights could stop working. Safety Risk: Overheated wiring and electrical components could create the risk of a fire. A loss of electrical power to safety equipment or lights could increase the risk of an unsafe situation or a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and provide them with the parts and instructions for correcting this problem.

• Seats And Restraints#2018406August 3, 2018

  187 units affected

  On certain school 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.

• Seats And Restraints#2018385July 20, 2018

  269 units affected

  Certain school buses may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 222 - School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection. The thickness of the foam in the knee impact area of the lower seatback is insufficient, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Correction: Dealers will modify the seat to meet the requirements of the standard.

• Structure#2017631December 15, 2017

  7 units affected

  Certain school buses built on a Ford or GM chassis may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 220 – Rollover Protection. The downward vertical movement of the roof structure of the vehicle may be higher than the requirements of the standard, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a rollover. Correction: Dealers will add a reinforcement plate to the front structure to meet the requirements of the standard.

• Steering#2016009January 6, 2016

  46 units affected

  On certain school buses 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#2015606December 21, 2015

  1 units affected

  Certain school buses may not conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 131 - School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices. The STOP decal may not adhere properly to the stop sign and could peel off without warning, which could cause it to fail to meet the requirements of the standard. This could increase the risk of injury for the passengers exiting the school bus. Correction: Dealers will replace the defective stop sign.

• Accessories#2015569November 25, 2015

  27 units affected

  On certain school 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#2015350August 5, 2015

  14 units affected

  On certain school 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 were also omitted, contributing to corrosion. 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#2014452October 15, 2014

  27 units affected

  On certain school 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.

• Label#2013366October 23, 2013

  41 units affected

  On certain school buses, the compliance label contains incorrect vehicle type information. Correction: Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.

• Structure#2013309September 17, 2013

  12 units affected

  On certain school buses, some panels may not meet the joint strength requirement specified in Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 221 - School Bus Body Joint Strength. In the event of a crash, these panels may separate, which could increase the risk of personal injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will install additional rivets.

• Label#2013291August 30, 2013

  142 units affected

  On certain school buses, the compliance label contains incorrect vehicle seating capacity information. Correction: Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.

• Accessories#2012124April 5, 2012

  1 units affected

  On certain school 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.

• Structure#2011438December 22, 2011

  332 units affected

  On certain school buses, a joint in the ceiling sheet metal fails to conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 221 - School Bus Body Joint Strength. The size of the hemming and the location of the glue have altered the joint strength of the panels. In the event of a crash, the ceiling panel may separate from the vehicle structure, which could increase the risk of personal injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will install a junction plate over the ceiling panel joint.

• Electrical#2011295August 15, 2011

  587 units affected

  On certain school buses, the wiring harness for the flashing lights (used while passengers are boarding or leaving the vehicle) may be undersized and could fail. Failure of the lights to illuminate would render a stopped bus less visible to other road users, which could increase the risk of a child or pedestrian being struck by a passing motorist, causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will add a 14-gauge wiring harness and relay between the switch and control board.

• Electrical#2011219June 6, 2011

  96 units affected

  On certain school 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#2010275August 13, 2010

  673 units affected

  Certain vehicles equipped with "t-slider" and panoramic type push-out windows with 2 release handles (one on each side) fail to comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 217 - Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits. In the event of a crash, the emergency exit could not sufficiently restrain the occupants or become inoperable. Occupants could be thrown from the vehicle or unable to open the emergency exits, which could cause injury or death. Correction: Dealers will add 5 screws to each side of the window frame in order to minimize bending of the window frame.

• Seats And Restraints#2010132April 26, 2010

  507 units affected

  On certain buses, the passenger seats may not comply with the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 222 - School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection. During a crash, the seat may not absorb enough energy and restrain the passengers as required by the Standard, which could result in personal injury or death to the occupants. Correction: Dealers will install a bracket to the aisle side of the seat frames.

• Other#2010090March 24, 2010

  10 units affected

  On certain school buses, the Ricon lift for public use "model-L" Series S K may be defective. These lifts are designed to rise and stop automatically at the vehicle floor level as the operator presses the "UP" button. However, if the operator releases the "UP" button before the lift has stopped by itself, the elevator may continue to rise and eventually store itself which can tilt the platform prematurely. This situation could cause personal injury to a person riding on the platform. Correction: New software will be provided and installed.

• 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