Micro Bird G5 School Bus (Micro Bird) – Wheelchair Restraint Malfunction (2026)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2026 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2026
Micro Bird USA LLC is recalling certain 2026 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS vehicles due to equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor: issues. An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Micro Bird USA, LLC (Micro Bird USA) is recalling certain 2026 G5 transit buses equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-117-QVC.
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