Micro Bird Latching / Release System Recall 21V530000 (17K Vehicles)

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.

Contacts

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Micro Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 21V530000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
2003 Micro Bird G5	1	A
2004 Micro Bird G5	2	A
2005 Micro Bird G5	2	A
2006 Micro Bird G5	12	B
2007 Micro Bird G5	12	B
2008 Micro Bird G5	13	B
2009 Micro Bird G5	16	C
2010 Micro Bird G5	23	C
2011 Micro Bird G5	23	C
2012 Micro Bird G5	21	C
2013 Micro Bird G5	23	C
2014 Micro Bird G5	25	C
2015 Micro Bird G5	27	D
2016 Micro Bird G5	21	C
2017 Micro Bird G5	17	C
2018 Micro Bird G5	17	C
2019 Micro Bird G5	15	C
2020 Micro Bird G5	12	C
2021 Micro Bird G5	15	C
2022 Micro Bird G5	13	D
2003 Micro Bird MB II	2	A
2004 Micro Bird MB II	3	A
2005 Micro Bird MB II	3	A
2006 Micro Bird MB II	10	C
2007 Micro Bird MB II	12	C
2008 Micro Bird MB II	18	D
2009 Micro Bird MB II	16	D
2010 Micro Bird MB II	17	D
2011 Micro Bird MB II	17	D
2012 Micro Bird MB II	16	D
2013 Micro Bird MB II	16	D
2014 Micro Bird MB II	18	D
2015 Micro Bird MB II	18	D
2016 Micro Bird MB II	13	C
2017 Micro Bird MB II	9	C
2018 Micro Bird MB II	10	C
2019 Micro Bird MB II	5	B
2020 Micro Bird MB II	5	B
2021 Micro Bird MB II	5	C
2022 Micro Bird MB II	5	C
2003 Micro Bird T-Series	1	A
2004 Micro Bird T-Series	2	A
2005 Micro Bird T-Series	2	A
2006 Micro Bird T-Series	3	B
2007 Micro Bird T-Series	3	B
2008 Micro Bird T-Series	3	B
2009 Micro Bird T-Series	3	B
2010 Micro Bird T-Series	3	B
2011 Micro Bird T-Series	4	C
2012 Micro Bird T-Series	5	C
2013 Micro Bird T-Series	5	C
2014 Micro Bird T-Series	5	C
2015 Micro Bird T-Series	15	F
2016 Micro Bird T-Series	13	F
2017 Micro Bird T-Series	12	F
2018 Micro Bird T-Series	12	F
2019 Micro Bird T-Series	7	D
2020 Micro Bird T-Series	5	D
2021 Micro Bird T-Series	6	D
2022 Micro Bird T-Series	7	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2003 Micro Bird MB II

2004 Micro Bird MB II

2005 Micro Bird MB II

2006 Micro Bird MB II

2007 Micro Bird MB II

2008 Micro Bird MB II

2009 Micro Bird MB II

2010 Micro Bird MB II

2011 Micro Bird MB II

2012 Micro Bird MB II

2013 Micro Bird MB II

2014 Micro Bird MB II

2015 Micro Bird MB II

2016 Micro Bird MB II

2017 Micro Bird MB II

2018 Micro Bird MB II

2019 Micro Bird MB II

2020 Micro Bird MB II

2021 Micro Bird MB II

2022 Micro Bird MB II

2003 Micro Bird T-Series

2004 Micro Bird T-Series

2005 Micro Bird T-Series

2006 Micro Bird T-Series

2007 Micro Bird T-Series

2008 Micro Bird T-Series

2009 Micro Bird T-Series

2010 Micro Bird T-Series

2011 Micro Bird T-Series

2012 Micro Bird T-Series

2013 Micro Bird T-Series

2014 Micro Bird T-Series

2015 Micro Bird T-Series

2016 Micro Bird T-Series

2017 Micro Bird T-Series

2018 Micro Bird T-Series

2019 Micro Bird T-Series

2020 Micro Bird T-Series

2021 Micro Bird T-Series

2022 Micro Bird T-Series

Questions

Is the 21V530000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Corp. Micro Bird's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 21V530000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 21V530000 announced?

Corp. Micro Bird reported it to NHTSA on July 13, 2021. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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