repaired · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2008 Micro Bird MB II School BusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2008 Micro Bird MB II School Bus. It is covered by 15 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-286 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 13, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Micro Bird MB II School Bus has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
15 recalls
2008 Micro Bird MB II School Bus recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Handle: exterior
Risk. In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2023 Q2
Escape/egress/exit: latching/release system
Risk. The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
no report yet
Exterior lighting
Risk. THE DRIVER COULD ERRONEOUSLY THINK THAT THE SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM IS DEPLOYED WHILE THE FIRST SET OF 4 RED LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
no report yet
Other: school bus stop arm assembly
Risk. SHOULD THE LED LIGHTS STOP FUNCTIONING, VISIBILITY OF A STOPPED BUS AND THE STOP ARM WOULD BE DECREASED, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A PASSING VEHICLE…
no report yet
Seat belts
Risk. THIS STANDARD REQUIRES PROPER IDENTIFICATION OF THE SEAT BELT MANUFACTURER FOR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
no report yet
Seat belts
Risk. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT TIGHTEN AROUND THE OCCUPANT AND WILL NOT OFFER RESTRAINT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY.
no report yet
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. CONTACT BETWEEN THE LONG BOLT AND THE DRAWER'S LATCH MAY CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
no report yet
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. THIS SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Micro Bird.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other MB II School Bus year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MB II School Bus median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
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