The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V222000·Announced 2025-04-08

Micro Bird Recalls 2023 G5 Transit Buses for Suspension Bolt Defect

Micro Bird is recalling 2023 G5 transit buses because u-bolts securing the suspension may break, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects or significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 G5 transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the u-bolts securing the suspension blades may break.

A broken bolt may allow the suspension to shift or detach, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the main screw and the u-bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
3

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • G5 TRANSIT BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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