CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus has 16 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus recalls
Wheelchair Tie-Downs May Fail to Lock, Risking Injury
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
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
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
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
Certain school buses have a power cable that may not be firmly connected to the power stud on the air conditioning control board.
Driver's Seat Bracket May Block Seat Belt Tightening
Certain 2017-2018 school buses with an elevated floor and electrically adjustable driver's seat may have an incorrect bracket installed on the driver's seat.
Damaged wiring can short circuit and cause a fire
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Overheating Solenoid Can Stall Bus or Cause Fire
A heavy duty solenoid in certain buses may overheat, which can cause nearby electrical components to malfunction.
Wheelchair lift may stop above floor, risking rider falls
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
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
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.
2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus questions
Does the 2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls for the 2018 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 2018 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.