Micro Bird is recalling certain 2025 G5 school buses due to wheelchair tie-downs that may not lock properly, increasing injury risk during transit or crashes.
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Micro Bird is recalling some 2025 G5 school buses because wheelchair tie-downs might not lock properly, which could lead to injuries if the wheelchair moves during transit or a crash.
An installation error may prevent wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured. If the wheelchair moves during transit or a crash, it could cause injury.
School bus owners with the recalled 2025 Micro Bird G5 models are most at risk. The hazard affects wheelchair users during transit or crashes.
Check for Micro Bird G5 school buses from 2025 that were sold between 2023 and 2026. The recall covers specific models with potential installation errors.
Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary to ensure the wheelchair tie-downs lock properly.
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.
An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured.
Check for Micro Bird G5 school buses from 2025 that were sold between 2023 and 2026.
Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary to ensure the wheelchair tie-downs lock properly.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Micro Bird to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V149000 — Micro Bird Micro Bird Hello, I own a Micro Bird that is covered by recall 26V149000 from Micro Bird. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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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