An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Micro Bird is recalling certain 2024-2026 G5 and 2025 T-Series transit buses equipped with specific QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors on these units may fail to lock, which prevents the wheelchair from being properly secured during travel. This defect increases the risk of injury if the unsecured wheelchair moves during transit or a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1364772-micro-bird-g5-t-series-bus-recall-wheelchair-restraint-failure.
“Micro Bird G5/T-Series Bus Recall: Wheelchair Restraint Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1364772-micro-bird-g5-t-series-bus-recall-wheelchair-restraint-failure. Based on NHTSA recall #25V752000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V752000).
Micro Bird is recalling certain 2024-2026 G5 and 2025 T-Series transit buses because wheelchair retractors may not lock, increasing injury risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Oct. 31, 2025. Owners should contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012.
How to tell if you have it
Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2024-2026
Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus, 2025
What to do
Dealers will inspect and repair the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-117-QUC.
The hazard
An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. has 9 other recalls on record since 2025-09-11. Other recent recalls of similar products include Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk (2026-05-06), Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2025) Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk (2026-05-06), and Micro Bird G5 Bus Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk (2026-03-13).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a Micro Bird G5 (model years 2024-2026) or a T-Series (model year 2025). Verify if it is equipped with QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 8, 2025.
Brand
Micro Bird
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Micro Bird Customer Service
Call 819-477-2012 or reference recall number 25-117-QUC to schedule an inspection and repair of the retractors.
Have Dealers Inspect And Repair
Authorized dealers will inspect the wheelchair restraints and perform necessary repairs free of charge.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and repair the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-117-QUC.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 37 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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