2017 Micro Bird MB II School Bus Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

The 2017 Micro Bird MB II School Bus has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

11Recalls

0Owner complaints

0Crashes reported

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2017 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.

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.

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.

School Bus Roof May Crush in a Rollover, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 17V255Apr 18, 2017602 vehicles affected

Certain 2012-2017 MB II school buses may have roof strength that is insufficient to prevent the roof from crushing in a rollover.

2017 Micro Bird MB II School Bus questions

Does the 2017 Micro Bird MB II School Bus have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2017 Micro Bird MB II School Bus: Wheelchair Tie-Downs May Fail to Lock, Risking Injury; Rear emergency door handle may break, delaying rescue; Loose AC Power Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire; 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 2017 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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