2004 Micro Bird G5 School Bus recalls and problems
The 2004 Micro Bird G5 School Bus has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Micro Bird dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2004 Micro Bird G5 School Bus vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2004 Micro Bird G5 School Bus recalls
Recall 21V-530: Structure
Problem: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2022 MBII, T-Series, and G5 school buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.
Risk: The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 8, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-087-DUS.
Recall 20V-133: Structure
Problem: Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2004-2021 T-Series, G5, and MBII school buses. The emergency door retaining device may fail to keep the door in an open position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk: If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to repair the emergency door retaining device, free of charge. The recall April 24, 2020. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 20-084-RUS.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Micro Bird G5 School Bus have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Micro Bird G5 School Bus: 21V-530 (structure), 20V-133 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Micro Bird recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Micro Bird dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.