Escape/egress/exit: latching/release systemRecall 21V-530 · Micro Bird vehicles
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. recall 21V-530 covers 17,204 Micro Bird vehicles for a escape/egress/exit: latching/release system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 13, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 24% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V530000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
The 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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
24%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 139 vehicles were listed as unreachable.