MICRO BIRD 2013 MICRO BIRD G5 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 MICRO BIRD G5
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. is recalling certain 2013 MICRO BIRD G5 vehicles due to structure:body issues. In the event of a crash, the metal ceiling panel may separate from the interior compartment structure, increasing the risk of injury to a passenger..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Corporation Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013 G5 school buses manufactured from April 29, 2013, through July 4, 2013. The joint in the metal ceiling panel may not have been glued properly, thus the buses fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event of a crash, the metal ceiling panel may separate from the interior compartment structure, increasing the risk of injury to a passenger.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will affix the ceiling panels with rivets and glue, free of charge. Owners may contact Micro Bird at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this campaign is 13-054-JTU.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026