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NHTSA Recall 25V190000: Critical fasteners (seats)

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 26 vehicles. It affects 2012–2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus.

26
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (May 21)
NHTSA campaign25V190000
Manufacturer campaign25-113-FUS
ComponentSEATS › CRITICAL FASTENERS
Report receivedMarch 26, 2025
Owner notificationMay 21, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012, 2015-2019, and 2024 G5 school buses equipped with Type 2 seat belts. The seat reinforcement supports may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety risk

An insufficiently retained seat can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install reinforcement supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-113-FUS.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V190000

Make and modelModel years
Micro Bird G5 School Bus2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 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.