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HighNHTSA·25V770000·Announced 2025-11-07

Micro Bird Recalls 2026 G5 School Buses With Wheelchair Restraint Defect

Micro Bird USA is recalling 2026 G5 school buses because wheelchair restraints may fail to lock, increasing injury risk during transit or crashes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where wheelchair restraints may fail to lock, creating a risk of injury during transit or crashes, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Micro Bird USA LLC is recalling certain 2026 G5 transit buses equipped with specific QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The defect involves retractors that may not lock, which prevents the wheelchair from being properly secured.

An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 8, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-117-QVC.

The recalled product

Product
MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
Micro Bird USA LLC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
42

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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