NHTSA recall campaign
25V190000
What was wrong
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."
Risk
An insufficiently retained seat can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →