2011 Micro Bird MB II School Bus Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

The 2011 Micro Bird MB II School Bus has 13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

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0Owner complaints

0Crashes reported

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2011 Micro Bird MB II 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.

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.

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.

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

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Recall 11V597Dec 23, 201148 vehicles affected

Seats

Recall 11V475Sep 19, 20111,059 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring

Recall 11V414Aug 15, 2011671 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting

Recall 11V228Apr 11, 2011109 vehicles affected

2011 Micro Bird MB II School Bus questions

Does the 2011 Micro Bird MB II School Bus have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2011 Micro Bird MB II School Bus: Wheelchair Tie-Downs May Fail to Lock, Risking Injury; Rear emergency door handle may break, delaying rescue; Damaged wiring can short circuit and cause a fire; Damaged wiring may short and cause a fire; Bus Service Door May Not Open in an Emergency. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Micro Bird MB II 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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