The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V223000·Announced 2025-04-08

Micro Bird Recalls 2023-2024 G5 School Buses for Suspension Bolt Defect

Micro Bird is recalling 2023-2024 G5 school 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.

Plain-English summary

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 and 2024 G5 school 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 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 SCHOOL BUS
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
102

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 SCHOOL BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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