Micro Bird G5 School Bus, MB II School Bus, T-Series School Bus: Exterior

Date

June 27, 2024

Filed by

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Vehicles

Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); Micro Bird MB II School Bus (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); Micro Bird T-Series School Bus (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

Component

Structure › Body › Door › Handle › Exterior; Structure › Emergency › Escape/Egress/Exit

Description of the defect

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2025 G5, 2008-2024 MBII, and 2015-2024 T-Series school buses. The rear emergency door exterior handle may unexpectedly break under applied force.

Potentially affected

22582

What can happen

In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear emergency door exterior handle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-109-EUS.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Aug. 15, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

24-109-EUS

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Emergency Exit handle · Exterior handle of the rear emergency door · 18D0029

Recall number

24V484000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.