NHTSA recall 21V530000
Structure › Emergency › Escape/egress/exit › Latching/release system
Micro Bird G5 School Bus and 2 more
Reported Jul 13, 202117,204 vehicles affectedCorp. Micro Bird, Inc.Maker’s number 21-087-DUS
The defect
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2022 MBII, T-Series, and G5 school buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.
The risk
The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 8, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-087-DUS.