Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Heater And Defroster
High risk
May 5, 2026
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain buses, the engine oil lines could become damaged by contact with the engine drive belt pulley. As a result, oil could leak onto hot components in the engine compartment.
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — 2026-117
High risk
Mar 13, 2026
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain buses, the anchor screw caps for the wheelchair restraint system may not have been installed properly. As a result, the tie-downs may not lock correctly and could detach
Also affects: Micro Bird Ct-Series Commercial Bus, Micro Bird Mbii Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Steering
High risk
Dec 19, 2025
Model years: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Issue: On certain electric buses, the power steering pump could fail when starting the vehicle or while driving. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power steering ass
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Accessories
High risk
Dec 9, 2025
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain buses, the power cable for the air conditioning control board may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the cable could loosen and overheat.
Also affects: Micro Bird Ct-Series Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 31, 2025
Model years: 2024, 2025, 2026
On a small number of buses, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the retractor(s) may not lock automatically. If this happens, t
Also affects: Micro Bird Ct-Series Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Structure
High risk
Sep 11, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain buses equipped with power-assisted doors, the rod-eye ring could delaminate. As a result, the rod attached to the door panels could separate from the opening gear and be
Also affects: Micro Bird Ct-Series Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Suspension
High risk
Jul 30, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024
Issue: On certain buses, the bolts that attach the upper control arms to the frame may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the upper control arms could separate from the
Also affects: Arboc Spirit Of Freedom
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Suspension
High risk
Apr 8, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024
On certain buses, the U-bolts that attach the rear axle to the suspension could break. As a result, the axle could slide on the leaf spring and/or detach. This could cause poor han
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Structure
High risk
Jun 27, 2024
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Issue: On certain buses, the exterior handle for the rear emergency door may not be strong enough. As a result, the handle could break and cause the emergency door not to be able t
Also affects: Micro Bird T-Series Commercial Bus, Micro Bird Mbii Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Heater And Defroster
High risk
Mar 28, 2024
Model years: 2023, 2024
On a small number of electric buses, a software problem could cause the windshield defrost system not to work. As a result, the vehicles may not meet the requirements of Canadian r
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 30, 2023
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018
On a small number of buses, certain seats with seat belts may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the seats could move or detach in a crash.
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Brakes
High risk
Jul 10, 2023
Model years: 2021
On one G5 electric bus, the high-voltage power assist system for the steering and brakes may not work properly. As a result, the power assist for the steering and brakes could fail
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jun 7, 2023
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain buses, the wrong hardware may have been used to attach the seats to the floor. As a result, the seats could detach in a crash.
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Electrical
High risk
Apr 20, 2023
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain G5 electric buses built on a Ford chassis, the AC charging harness could overheat while using a Level 2 charger.
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Steering
High risk
Oct 28, 2022
Model years: 2021
On one G5 electric bus built on a Ford chassis, the power steering pressure line may not be properly connected to the brake booster. As a result, power steering fluid could leak an
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Electrical
High risk
Sep 24, 2022
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain buses, the power cable for the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection. As a result, the circuit board could overheat and melt.
Also affects: Micro Bird Mbii Commercial Bus, Micro Bird T-Series Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jun 6, 2022
Model years: 2016
On certain buses, the adjustable driver's seat may have been installed with the wrong bracket. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner may not work properly in a crash.
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Electrical
High risk
Apr 28, 2022
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain buses, an unused wiring harness located in the B-pillar area could become damaged. If this happens, the wires could short circuit. Note: This recall only affects
Also affects: Micro Bird Mbii Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 21, 2022
Model years: 2021, 2022
On certain buses, the fold-away seat(s) may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the seat(s) could detach in a crash.
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 17, 2021
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain buses, a fold-away seat was placed next to the emergency exit window. When the seat is folded, it may block the instruction label and release handle for the emergency ex
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Label
High risk
Dec 3, 2021
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
This recall affects certain buses altered by Dynamic Specialty Vehicles to carry wheelchair passengers. After the buses were modified, the company didn't apply an altered vehicle l
Also affects: Micro Bird Ct-Series Commercial Bus, Micro Bird Mbii Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Structure
High risk
Jul 13, 2021
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain buses, the service door may not be adjusted correctly. As a result, the door panels may get stuck when the emergency release handle is used, or may not open when force i
Also affects: Micro Bird Mbii Commercial Bus, Micro Bird T-Series Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Electrical
High risk
Feb 1, 2021
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, wires and/or connectors located in the wall behind the driver's seat may have been damaged during the assembly process. Also, metal shavings could have
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 10, 2018
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Certain buses built on a GM or Ford Chassis may have been equipped with defective GO-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the uprigh
Also affects: Micro Bird Ct-Series Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Other
High risk
Dec 4, 2018
Model years: 2017, 2018
Certain buses equipped with the 21 passengers or more seating arrangement do not conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 217 – Bus Window Retent
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Accessories
High risk
Oct 5, 2018
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain buses equipped with a Ricon S-Series or K-Series titanium wheelchair lift, the lift positioning input cam may fail. If this happens and the operator continues to press t
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 3, 2018
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain buses, the passenger shoulder belt anchorage plate(s) may not be attached correctly. In the event of a crash, the belt anchorage plate may become partially or totally de
Also affects: Micro Bird Ct-Series Commercial Bus, Micro Bird Mbii Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Structure
High risk
Jun 8, 2016
Model years: 2015, 2016
Certain buses may have been manufactured with defective T-sliding windows that could allow water to accumulate in the central horizontal bar and not drain out properly. If this con
Also affects: Micro Bird Ct-Series Commercial Bus, Micro Bird Mbii Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Steering
High risk
Jan 6, 2016
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles built on a Ford chassis, wheel alignment adjustment bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened at time of assembly. This could allow suspension and steering
Also affects: Micro Bird Mbii Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Accessories
High risk
Nov 25, 2015
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fall out o
Also affects: Girardin Ct-Series Commercial Bus, Girardin G5 Commercial Bus, Girardin Mbii Commercial Bus, Micro Bird Ct-Series Commercial Bus, Micro Bird Mbiv Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Electrical
High risk
Aug 5, 2015
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain buses, bolts securing the battery box to the bus body may be missing, causing the number of fasteners securing the battery box to be inadequate. In addition, battery ter
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 13, 2015
Model years: 2015
Certain school buses may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS 302) – Flammability of Interior Materials. Certain school bus seat bottom assemblies may contai
Also affects: Micro Bird G5 School Bus
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Other
High risk
Oct 15, 2014
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fall out o
Also affects: Girardin G5 Commercial Bus, Girardin Mbii Commercial Bus, Micro Bird Mbii Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Jun 11, 2014
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain propane-powered buses, the aluminum fuel line fitting at the propane tank can experience dissimilar metal corrosion where it contacts the brass supply housing on the fue
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Accessories
High risk
Apr 5, 2012
Model years: 2010, 2011
On certain buses equipped with a Braun wheelchair lift, over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. As a result, a wh
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Electrical
High risk
Jun 6, 2011
Model years: 2010, 2011
On certain buses, the wiring harness (located behind the driver's seat) may chafe against a moulding and become damaged. An electrical short could result in a vehicle fire causing
Also affects: Girardin G5 Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus — Other
High risk
Mar 24, 2010
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles equipped with a Ricon F9 series cassette wheelchair lift, an improperly manufactured switch in the wheelchair lift restraint buckle may allow operation of the l
Also affects: Girardin Mbii School Bus, Girardin Mbii Commercial Bus, Girardin G5 School Bus, Girardin G5 Commercial Bus, Micro Bird Mbii School Bus
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