2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

The 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus has 18 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

18Recalls

0Owner complaints

0Crashes reported

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2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus recalls

Wheelchair Tie-Downs May Fail to Lock, Risking Injury

Recall 26V149Mar 13, 2026584 vehicles affected

Some school buses equipped for wheelchair passengers may have an installation error that prevents the wheelchair tie-downs from locking.

Rear emergency door handle may break, delaying rescue

Recall 24V484Jun 27, 202422,582 vehicles affected

The rear emergency door exterior handle on certain Micro Bird school buses can break unexpectedly when force is applied.

Wheelchair Anchors May Detach in a Crash

Recall 23V795Nov 23, 202322 vehicles affected

Certain school buses have wheelchair track anchorages that may not hold a wheelchair securely and can detach during a crash.

Damaged wiring can short circuit and cause a fire

Recall 22V286Apr 28, 2022156 vehicles affected

An inactive electrical harness routed through an opening in the B-pillar can rub against sharp edges inside that opening and become damaged.

Damaged wiring may short and cause a fire

Recall 22V287Apr 28, 202214,229 vehicles affected

An inactive electrical harness routed through an opening in the B-pillar can rub against sharp edges inside that opening.

Bus Service Door May Not Open in an Emergency

Recall 21V530Jul 13, 202117,204 vehicles affected

The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, which can keep the door panels from opening.

Emergency Bus Door May Not Stay Open During Evacuation

Recall 20V133Mar 6, 202017,693 vehicles affected

Certain Micro Bird school buses and transit buses may have an emergency door retaining device that can fail to keep the emergency door in the open position.

Roof May Crush Too Much in a Rollover, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 17V798Dec 12, 2017292 vehicles affected

This recall covers certain school buses with an unloaded weight above 10,013 pounds, built between 2006 and 2017.

Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open

Recall 15V769Nov 18, 2015223 vehicles affected

Certain wheelchair lifts built by Ricon Corporation and installed in these school buses may have folding link arms with pivot holes that are too large.

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 14V621Oct 6, 2014222 vehicles affected

Structure:Body

Recall 11V596Dec 23, 20111,227 vehicles affected

Seats

Recall 11V475Sep 19, 20111,059 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring

Recall 11V414Aug 15, 2011671 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring

Recall 11V309Jun 6, 2011143 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting

Recall 11V228Apr 11, 2011109 vehicles affected

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 10V121Mar 25, 2010103 vehicles affected

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 10V123Mar 25, 201049 vehicles affected

Seats

Recall 10V067Feb 25, 2010582 vehicles affected

2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus questions

Does the 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls for the 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus: Wheelchair Tie-Downs May Fail to Lock, Risking Injury; Rear emergency door handle may break, delaying rescue; Wheelchair Anchors May Detach in a Crash; Damaged wiring can short circuit and cause a fire; Damaged wiring may short and cause a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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