Vehicle recall 24V485000 · June 27, 2024
Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, T-Series Transit Bus and 1 more model
The rear emergency door exterior handle may unexpectedly break under applied force.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2024 G5, 2008-2015 MBII, and 2015-2023 T-Series transit buses. The rear emergency door exterior handle may unexpectedly break under applied force.
- Consequence
- In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the vehicle, 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-EUC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V485000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 27, 2024
- Filed by
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24-109-EUC
- Owner notification
- August 15, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 794
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Door › Handle › Exterior; Structure › Emergency › Escape/egress/exit
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 Transit Bus (2008-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus (2008-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus (2015-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Has your Micro Bird been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Micro Bird dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.