NHTSA Recall 13V406000: Body (structure)
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14 vehicles. It affects 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V406000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 13-054-JTU |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | September 9, 2013 |
| Owner notification | January 31, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Corporation Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013 G5 school buses manufactured from April 29, 2013, through July 4, 2013. The joint in the metal ceiling panel may not have been glued properly, thus the buses fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the metal ceiling panel may separate from the interior compartment structure, increasing the risk of injury to a passenger.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will affix the ceiling panels with rivets and glue, free of charge. Owners may contact Micro Bird at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this campaign is 13-054-JTU.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V406000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.