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- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
- Problem
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2026 MB II, 2006-2026 G5, and 2015-2026 T-Series school buses. An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured.
- Risk
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AUS.
What this recall means for you
Some school buses equipped for wheelchair passengers may have an installation error that prevents the wheelchair tie-downs from locking. If the tie-downs do not lock, a wheelchair may not be properly secured.
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or in a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the wheelchair user and others on board. Owners were notified by letter mailed April 28, 2026.
Dealers will inspect the wheelchair tie-down anchors and secure the anchor screw cap as needed, at no charge. To find out whether your bus is affected, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012, referencing recall 26-120-AUS.
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