2003 Micro Bird G5 School Bus problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Structure:emergency:escape/Egress/Exit:latching/Release System 2021-07-13 · campaign 21V530000 · 17,204 vehicles
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.
Risk: The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.