2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

8 safety recalls on file

The 2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

8Recalls
0Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus recalls

Wheelchair Tie-Downs May Not Lock, Risking Injury

Recall 26V147Mar 13, 2026345 vehicles affected

Certain transit buses have a wheelchair tie-down problem caused by an installation error.

Rear emergency door handle may break, delaying exit

Recall 24V485Jun 27, 2024794 vehicles affected

The rear emergency door exterior handle can break unexpectedly when force is applied to it.

Loose Wire Can Overheat AC Board and Cause Fire

Recall 22V714Sep 23, 202245 vehicles affected

A power cable that feeds the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.

Bus Service Door May Not Open in an Emergency

Recall 21V531Jul 13, 20211,323 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.

Wiring May Overheat and Cause a Fire

Recall 20V005Jan 6, 20201,863 vehicles affected

The 150A circuit breaker under the driver's seat may be oversized.

Front seat belt anchor may detach in a crash

Recall 18V517Aug 6, 2018136 vehicles affected

Some transit buses built between 2015 and 2018 may have a front seat belt anchorage plate that was not attached correctly to the wall during manufacturing.

Seats and Lap Belts May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 18V101Feb 8, 2018207 vehicles affected

Some three-place seats in these transit buses have lap belts, and the seats or seat belt attachments may not stay secured to the floor during a crash.

2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus questions

Does the 2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus: Wheelchair Tie-Downs May Not Lock, Risking Injury; Rear emergency door handle may break, delaying exit; Loose Wire Can Overheat AC Board and Cause Fire; Bus Service Door May Not Open in an Emergency; Emergency Bus Door May Not Stay Open During Evacuation. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit 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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