NHTSA Recall 24V484000: Exterior (structure) and escape/egress/exit (structure)
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 22,582 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Micro Bird G5 School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V484000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 24-109-EUS |
| Components | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR › HANDLE › EXTERIOR; STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT |
| Report received | June 27, 2024 |
| Owner notification | August 15, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2025 G5, 2008-2024 MBII, and 2015-2024 T-Series school buses. The rear emergency door exterior handle may unexpectedly break under applied force.
Safety risk
In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear emergency door exterior handle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-109-EUS.
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 24V484000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Micro Bird Mb II School Bus | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
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.