Does the 2017 Micro Bird T-Series School BUS have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 7 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 2 for the 2017 Micro Bird T-Series School BUS. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2017 Micro Bird T-Series School BUS?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2017 Micro Bird T-Series School BUS recalls

9 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2017 Micro Bird T-Series School BUS with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 07
U.S. recalls: 02
Total campaigns: 09

Transport Canada recalls

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.
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.
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.
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#2019655December 20, 2019
1,054 units affected
Issue: On certain school buses, the 150-A breaker installed under the driver’s seat may be too large for the wiring connected to it. As a result, the wiring could overheat before the circuit breaker trips. Safety Risk: An electrical circuit that overheats could increase the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and provide them with a replacement circuit breaker that has a lower current rating, and the directions for installing it.
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#2018082February 9, 2018
31 units affected
Certain school buses equipped with at least one three-place seat having lap seat belts may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 207 - Anchorage of Seats and CMVSS 210 – Seat Belt Anchorages. The seat or seat belt attachment assemblies could fail in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupants. Correction: Dealers will modify the seat and/or seat belt anchoring points to meet the requirements of the standard.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:#26V149000March 13, 2026
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2026 MB II, 2006-2026 G5, and 2015-2026 T-Series school buses. An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AUS.
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT#20V133000March 6, 2020
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2004-2021 T-Series, G5, and MBII school buses. The emergency door retaining device may fail to keep the door in an open position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk: If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to repair the emergency door retaining device, free of charge. The recall April 24, 2020. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 20-084-RUS.

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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