Stop using nowVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published March 13, 2026
Micro Bird School Bus Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk
Micro Bird recalls certain school buses due to wheelchair tie-downs that may not lock, risking injury. Check your bus model and contact dealer for free inspection.
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Micro Bird is recalling certain MB II, G5, and T-Series school 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/195252-micro-bird-g5-school-bus-2025-recall-unsecured-wheelchair-risk.
“Micro Bird School Bus Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/195252-micro-bird-g5-school-bus-2025-recall-unsecured-wheelchair-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V149000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V149000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on March 13, 2026, that Micro Bird is recalling certain school bus wheelchair restraints due to an unsecured wheelchair hazard. Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw caps free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2006-2026
Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2003-2026
Micro Bird T-Series School Bus, 2015-2026
What to do
Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird 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 Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. has 9 other recalls on record since 2025-09-11. Other recent recalls include the 2026-05-06 Micro Bird G5 School Bus Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk and the 2026-03-13 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk. Similar recent recalls of other products include the 2025-11-08 Micro Bird 2026 G5 School Bus Recall: Unlocked Wheelchair Risk, the 2026-03-13 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk, and the 2026-05-20 Blue Bird 2027 Vision Bus Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a Micro Bird MB II (2003-2026), G5 (2006-2026), or T-Series (2015-2026) school bus. You may have received an owner notification letter mailed on April 28, 2026. Contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012 with recall number 26-120-AUS to verify if your specific unit is included.
Brand
Micro Bird
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Wheelchair Restraint
Do not rely on the wheelchair tie-downs for safety until they have been inspected and secured by a dealer, as they may not lock properly.
Contact Dealer For Inspection
Reach out to your local Micro Bird dealer to schedule a free inspection where they will secure the anchor screw cap as necessary.
Call Customer Service
If you have questions or need assistance, contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012 and reference recall number 26-120-AUS.
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 28, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AUS.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 46 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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 13, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.