Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published November 1, 2025
Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2025) Recall: Unlocked Wheelchair Risk
Micro Bird is recalling certain 2023-2026 G5 and 2025 T-Series school buses with QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraints that may not lock properly, increasing injury risk during transit or crashes.
“Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2025) Recall: Unlocked Wheelchair Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/195250-micro-bird-g5-school-bus-2025-recall-unlocked-wheelchair-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V751000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V751000).
Micro Bird is recalling certain 2023-2026 G5 and 2025 T-Series school buses due to wheelchair restraint defects, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on October 31, 2025. Dealers will inspect and replace retractors as necessary, free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2023-2026
Micro Bird T-Series School Bus, 2025
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace 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.
The hazard
The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. has issued 9 other recalls since September 11, 2025. Other recent recalls include the May 6, 2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus oil leak recall and the March 13, 2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus unsecured wheelchair recall. NHTSA has received one owner complaint for the 2025 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS as of August 10, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your school bus has a QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraint system installed. The recall covers 2023-2026 G5 models and 2025 T-Series buses.
Brand
Micro Bird
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Wheelchair Retractor
Inspect the wheelchair retractor to ensure it locks securely. If it doesn't lock, contact Micro Bird Customer Service.
Contact Micro Bird
Reach out to Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012 to schedule a free inspection and replacement if needed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace 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-QUS.
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.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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