Micro Bird Escape / Egress / Exit Recall 24V485000 (794 Vehicles)

The problem

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2024 G5, 2008-2015 MBII, and 2015-2023 T-Series transit buses. The rear emergency door exterior handle may unexpectedly break under applied force.

The risk

In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the rear emergency door exterior handle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-109-EUC.

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.safercar.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 24V485000.
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
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
2023 Micro Bird G5	9	C
2024 Micro Bird G5	6	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
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
2023 Micro Bird T-Series	3	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

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

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

2023 Micro Bird T-Series

Questions

Is the 24V485000 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 24V485000?

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 24V485000 announced?

Corp. Micro Bird reported it to NHTSA on June 27, 2024. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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