Micro Bird recall: Structure
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Micro Bird G5 School Bus 2009–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V596000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 23, 2011
- Owners notified
- Mar 5, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,227
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body
- Maker's own recall number
- 11-049-JSU
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 221
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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Micro Bird recall: Engine and engine cooling May 6, 2026
- Micro Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Mar 13, 2026
- Micro Bird recall: Electrical system Dec 5, 2025
- Micro Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Nov 7, 2025
- Micro Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Oct 31, 2025
- Micro Bird recall: Structure Sep 11, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.