An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Micro Bird USA LLC is recalling certain 2026 G5 transit buses because an installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking properly. This leaves the wheelchair improperly secured during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary at no cost to the owner. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1387618-micro-bird-g5-transit-bus-recall-unsecured-wheelchair-risk.
“Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1387618-micro-bird-g5-transit-bus-recall-unsecured-wheelchair-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V148000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V148000).
Micro Bird USA LLC, with assistance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recalled 2026 G5 transit buses on March 13, 2026, due to an unsecured wheelchair risk. Dealers will inspect and secure anchor screw caps free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2026
What to do
Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird's Customer Service at 819-477-2012.
The hazard
An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Micro Bird USA LLC has two other recalls on record since November 8, 2025. Other recent recalls of similar products include Micro Bird Recalls 2026 G5 Buses Due to Fire Risk (December 8, 2025) and Micro Bird 2026 G5 School Bus Recall: Unlocked Wheelchair Risk (November 8, 2025). Additional similar recalls include Micro Bird G5 Bus Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk (March 13, 2026), Micro Bird School Bus Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk (March 13, 2026), and Micro Bird G5/T-Series Bus Recall: Wheelchair Restraint Failure (October 31, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
You have this recalled vehicle if you own a 2026 Micro Bird G5 transit bus. You may receive an owner notification letter mailed on April 30, 2026. For confirmation, contact Micro Bird's Customer Service at 819-477-2012 and reference recall number 26-120-AVC.
Brand
Micro Bird
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer or Manufacturer
Reach out to your dealer or Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012 to schedule the inspection and repair.
Schedule Free Inspection
Have a dealer inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird's Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AVC.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 48 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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