CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus recalls
Oil Lines May Be Damaged, Risking Leaks and Fire
Certain school buses with a second air conditioning compressor kit may have a drive belt pulley that can touch and damage the engine oil lines.
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.
Loose wire can overheat and melt AC control board, causing fire risk
A power cable that feeds the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.
Wheelchair Restraints May Not Lock, Risking Movement
Certain school buses equipped with QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraints may have retractors that do not lock.
Bus Service Door May Not Close or Open Properly, Risking Falls
The power-assisted service door on these buses may have rod-eye rings that delaminate, or separate in layers, at the point where the front and rear door panels attach to the opening gear.
Front suspension U-bolts can break, risking a crash
Certain school buses have U-bolts that secure the front suspension leaf springs to the axle, and these bolts may break.
Loose Drive Belt Can Cause Power Loss and Fire Risk
A part in the engine drive belt system, the belt tensioner, may fail.
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.
Defroster May Fail, Reducing Windshield Visibility
A module that controls the windshield defrosting system may fail, leaving the defroster inoperative.
Loose Seat Rub Rails May Not Protect Students in a Crash
The seat-level rub rails on certain school buses may have been attached incorrectly to the side of the bus.
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.
2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus questions
Does the 2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus: Oil Lines May Be Damaged, Risking Leaks and Fire; Wheelchair Tie-Downs May Fail to Lock, Risking Injury; Loose wire can overheat and melt AC control board, causing fire risk; Wheelchair Restraints May Not Lock, Risking Movement; Bus Service Door May Not Close or Open Properly, Risking Falls. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 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.