Micro Bird G5 School Bus recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 26, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. recalls 2012–2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus

Recall number

25V190000

Brand / firm

Micro Bird

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 26 units

Why it was recalled

An insufficiently retained seat can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012, 2015-2019, and 2024 G5 school buses equipped with Type 2 seat belts. The seat reinforcement supports may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

What to do

Dealers will install reinforcement supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-113-FUS.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.