Micro Bird recalls 2026 G5 transit buses over wheelchair tie-downs that may not lock
An installation error may stop the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, so a wheelchair could be left unsecured and move during travel or a crash, raising the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the vehicle and secure the anchor screw cap if needed, free of charge. Owners can call Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012 and cite recall number 26-120-AVC.
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Recall details
- Product
- Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus 2026
- Company
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Hazard
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 46 vehicles
- Owner notification
- April 30, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 13, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V148000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26-120-AVC
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
- Defect
- Micro Bird USA LLC (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2026 G5 transit buses. An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured.
- Consequence
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird's Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AVC.
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