Micro Bird recalls 2003–2026 MB II, 2006–2026 G5 and 2015–2026 T-Series school buses over wheelchair tie-down flaw
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 vehicles 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-AUS.
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Recall details
- Product
- Micro Bird G5 School Bus, Mb Ii School Bus, T-Series School Bus 2003–2026
- Company
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Hazard
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 584 vehicles
- Owner notification
- April 28, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 13, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V149000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26-120-AUS
- Model years: 2003–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
- Defect
- 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.
- 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 28, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AUS.
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