2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

The 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus has 19 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

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2016 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.

School Bus Seats May Detach in a Crash

Recall 25V190Mar 26, 202526 vehicles affected

Certain Micro Bird G5 school buses from model years 2012, 2015 through 2019, and 2024 are equipped with Type 2 seat belts, but the seat reinforcement supports may not have been installed.

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.

Bus Seats May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 24V448Jun 17, 2024463 vehicles affected

Certain Micro Bird G5 school buses have tracked two-place seats with lap and shoulder belts that may not be properly attached to the floor.

Loose AC Power Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire

Recall 22V715Sep 23, 20222,753 vehicles affected

Certain school buses have a power cable that may not be firmly connected to the power stud on the air conditioning control board.

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.

Damaged Wiring Can Disable Lamps or Cause a Fire

Recall 21V036Feb 1, 20215,413 vehicles affected

Certain Micro Bird G5 school and transit buses have electrical wiring routed behind the driver's seat that may have been damaged during rivet installation.

Damaged wiring may cause short circuit and fire risk

Recall 21V039Feb 1, 2021564 vehicles affected

Certain buses have electrical wiring routed behind the driver's seat that may have been damaged during rivet installation.

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.

Wheelchair lift may stop above floor, risking rider falls

Recall 18V574Aug 30, 20186 vehicles affected

The wheelchair lift's positioning input cam can fail during use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.

Front seat belt anchor may detach in school buses

Recall 18V516Aug 6, 2018155 vehicles affected

Certain Micro Bird G5, MB II, and T-Series school buses may have had the front seat belt anchorage plate installed improperly during manufacturing.

Seat Foam May Not Absorb Crash Impact, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 18V474Jul 18, 20181,357 vehicles affected

Certain school buses have seat foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back that may not absorb enough energy in a crash.

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.

Seat D-ring studs may injure head in rear crash

Recall 17V558Sep 8, 201725 vehicles affected

Certain school bus seats were built with integral D-ring mounting studs that may not have enough padding between the seat occupant and the stud.

Propane School Bus May Stall While Driving

Recall 17V234Apr 6, 201743 vehicles affected

Certain 2016-2017 Micro Bird G5 school buses with a Generation 4 Propane Conversion Kit may have a fuel control valve solenoid that can short circuit.

School bus stop arm STOP decal can peel off, reducing visibility

Recall 15V886Dec 30, 201566 vehicles affected

Certain 2015 and 2016 Micro Bird G5 and MB II school buses may have a STOP decal that can peel off the plastic blade of the stop arm.

Loose Bolt Can Misalign Wheels and Cause Loss of Control

Recall 15V883Dec 29, 2015464 vehicles affected

Some school buses from model years 2014 to 2016 may have a camber caster kit bolt that was not tightened to the correct torque at the factory.

2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus questions

Does the 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls for the 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus: Wheelchair Tie-Downs May Fail to Lock, Risking Injury; School Bus Seats May Detach in a Crash; Rear emergency door handle may break, delaying rescue; Bus Seats May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk; Loose AC Power Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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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