Vehicle recall 11V596000 · December 23, 2011
2009-2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
The joint on the metal ceiling panel fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 G5 school buses manufactured from November 24, 2009, through December 3, 2011. The joint on the metal ceiling panel fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, there is a possibility that the metal ceiling panel may partially separate from the body structure creating an opening. A passenger is at risk of serious injury if they are ejected or strike the ceiling panel.
- Remedy
- Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on March 5, 2012. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
- Notes
- Micro bird's recall campaign number is 11-049-jsu.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V596000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 23, 2011
- Filed by
- CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 11-049-JSU
- Owner notification
- March 5, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,227
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2009-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
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