2012–2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus Recall: Seat reinforcement supports may not have been installed
NHTSA campaign 25V190000 · Seats · filed Mar 26, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012, 2015-2019, and 2024 G5 school buses equipped with Type 2 seat belts. The seat reinforcement supports may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The risk
An insufficiently retained seat can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will install reinforcement supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-113-FUS.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird | G5 School Bus | 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V190000 (manufacturer number 25-113-FUS). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.