The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V147000·Announced 2026-03-13

Micro Bird Transit Bus Recall for Wheelchair Tie-Down Installation Error

Micro Bird is recalling 2002-2026 transit buses because an installation error may prevent wheelchair tie-downs from locking, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling certain 2002-2015 MB II, 2008-2026 G5, and 2015-2026 T-Series transit buses. The recall involves 345 vehicles where an installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured.

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2026.

Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AUC.

The recalled product

Product
MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS, MB II TRANSIT BUS, T-SERIES TRANSIT BUS
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
345

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 (3)

  • G5 TRANSIT BUS
  • MB II TRANSIT BUS
  • T-SERIES TRANSIT BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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