Vehicle recall 26V147000 · March 13, 2026
Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, MB II Transit Bus and 1 more model
An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured.
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 2002-2015 MB II, 2008-2026 G5, and 2015-2026 T-Series transit 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AUC.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V147000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 13, 2026
- Filed by
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26-120-AUC
- Owner notification
- April 29, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 345
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor
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 (2008-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus (2002-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
- Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus (2015-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
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