Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Heater And Defroster
High risk
May 5, 2026
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain school 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 compa
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — 2026-116
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 school 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
Also affects: Micro Bird Ct-Series School Bus, Micro Bird Mbii School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Steering
High risk
Dec 19, 2025
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2028
Issue: On certain electric school 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 steer
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Dec 9, 2025
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Issue: On certain school 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. Note:
Also affects: Micro Bird Mbii School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 31, 2025
Model years: 2025, 2026
On certain school 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, the
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure
High risk
Sep 11, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain school buses, the rod end fitting that attaches the door panels to the door opening gear could fail. If this happens, the door panel(s) could become loose and open unexp
Also affects: Micro Bird Mbii School Bus, Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Suspension
High risk
Apr 8, 2025
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain school 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 p
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 25, 2025
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2023
On a small number of school buses, the seats may not have been secured properly. As a result, the seats could move or detach in a crash.
Micro Bird G5 School 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
Issue: On certain school 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
Also affects: Micro Bird Mbii School Bus, Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jun 14, 2024
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain school buses equipped with seats mounted on rails, the wrong hardware may have been used to attach the seats. As a result, the seats could move or detach in a crash.
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Label
High risk
Apr 12, 2024
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain school buses, the roof hatch (emergency exit) may not have a French label. Canadian regulations require labels to be in English and French.
Also affects: Micro Bird Mbii School Bus, Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Heater And Defroster
High risk
Mar 28, 2024
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain electric school 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 regu
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 23, 2023
Model years: 2006, 2008, 2009
On certain school buses, the wheelchair track anchors may not be strong enough. As a result, the wheelchair track could loosen or detach in a crash.
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Apr 20, 2023
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain G5 electric school buses built on a Ford chassis, the AC charging harness could overheat while using a Level 2 charger.
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure
High risk
Nov 3, 2022
Model years: 2021, 2022
Issue: On certain school buses, the seat-level rub rails on the outside of the bus may not have been attached correctly. As a result, there may be reduced protection in a side impa
Also affects: Micro Bird T-Series School Bus, Micro Bird Mbii School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Steering
High risk
Oct 28, 2022
Model years: 2021, 2022
On certain G5 electric school buses 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
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Sep 24, 2022
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain school 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 School Bus, Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School 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
On certain school buses, an unused wiring harness located in the B-pillar area could become damaged. If this happens, the wires could short circuit.
Also affects: Micro Bird Mbii School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Suspension
High risk
Oct 1, 2021
Model years: 2022
On a small number of school buses, the wheel alignment ring may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, the alignment ring could move out of place and cause a change in wheel
Micro Bird G5 School 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 school 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
Also affects: Micro Bird Mbii School Bus, Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Feb 1, 2021
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain school 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 School Bus — Electrical
High risk
May 17, 2019
Model years: 2018, 2019
A heavy duty solenoid located in the driver’s overhead electrical compartment could operate at a high temperature. This could cause nearby components to overheat and malfunction. I
Also affects: Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 3, 2018
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain school 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 tot
Also affects: Micro Bird Mbii School Bus, Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 20, 2018
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Certain school buses may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 222 - School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection. The thickness of the foam in the k
Also affects: Micro Bird Ct-Series School Bus, Micro Bird Mbii School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure
High risk
Dec 15, 2017
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Certain school buses built on a Ford or GM chassis may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 220 – Rollover Protection. The downward
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Steering
High risk
Jan 6, 2016
Model years: 2015
On certain school buses built on a Ford chassis, wheel alignment adjustment bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened at time of assembly. This could allow suspension and stee
Also affects: Micro Bird Mbii School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Nov 25, 2015
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain school 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 fal
Also affects: Micro Bird Mbii School Bus, Girardin Mbii School Bus, Girardin G5 School Bus, Girardin T-Series School Bus, Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Aug 5, 2015
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain school 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, batt
Micro Bird G5 School 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 Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Other
High risk
Oct 15, 2014
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain school 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 fal
Also affects: Girardin G5 School Bus, Girardin Mbii School Bus, Micro Bird Mbii School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Label
High risk
Oct 23, 2013
Model years: 2010
On certain school buses, the compliance label contains incorrect vehicle type information. Correction: Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.
Also affects: Girardin G5 School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure
High risk
Sep 17, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain school buses, some panels may not meet the joint strength requirement specified in Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 221 - School Bus Body Joint Strength. In the even
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Label
High risk
Aug 30, 2013
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain school buses, the compliance label contains incorrect vehicle seating capacity information. Correction: Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Apr 5, 2012
Model years: 2011
On certain school 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 resul
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure
High risk
Dec 22, 2011
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain school buses, a joint in the ceiling sheet metal fails to conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 221 - School Bus Body Joint Strength. The s
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Aug 15, 2011
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain school buses, the wiring harness for the flashing lights (used while passengers are boarding or leaving the vehicle) may be undersized and could fail. Failure of the lig
Also affects: Micro Bird Mbii School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Jun 6, 2011
Model years: 2010, 2011
On certain school 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 c
Also affects: Girardin G5 School Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Other
High risk
Aug 13, 2010
Model years: 2009, 2010
Certain vehicles equipped with "t-slider" and panoramic type push-out windows with 2 release handles (one on each side) fail to comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 21
Also affects: Girardin G5 Commercial Bus, Girardin Mbiv Commercial Bus
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 26, 2010
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain buses, the passenger seats may not comply with the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 222 - School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection. During a crash,
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Other
High risk
Mar 24, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain school buses, the Ricon lift for public use "model-L" Series S K may be defective. These lifts are designed to rise and stop automatically at the vehicle floor level as
Micro Bird G5 School 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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