2009 MICRO BIRD G5 Safety Overview
The 2009 MICRO BIRD G5 has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 16 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit
- Electrical system:wiring
- Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit:latching/release system
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as in the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus, increasing the risk of injury.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for MICRO BIRD G5 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Corp.
In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 24V484000: In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Corp.
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.
NHTSA Recall 24V485000: In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Corp.
A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 22V286000: A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Corp.
A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 22V287000: A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Corp.
The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 21V530000: The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Corp.
The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 21V531000: The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Corp.
If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 20V133000: If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Corp.
If roof crushes more than the rollover standards allow for the weight and configuration of the bus, the occupants have a greater risk of injury in the event of a rollover crash.
NHTSA Recall 17V798000: If roof crushes more than the rollover standards allow for the weight and... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Corp.
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
NHTSA Recall 15V770000: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Corp.
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
NHTSA Recall 15V769000: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Corp.
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
NHTSA Recall 14V621000: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Corp.
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
NHTSA Recall 14V622000: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED...
A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIRS OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
NHTSA Recall 12V154000: A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2012 G5 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM NO...
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE METAL CEILING PANEL MAY PARTIALLY SEPARATE FROM THE BODY STRUCTURE CREATING AN OPENING. A PASSENGER IS AT RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY IF THEY ARE EJECTED OR STRIKE THE CEILING PANEL.
NHTSA Recall 11V596000: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE METAL CEILING... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
CORP.
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
NHTSA Recall 10V121000: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
CORP.
WHEN THE PLATFORM OVERRUNS THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL AND STOPS AT AN ANGLE FROM 15-20 DEGREES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON IN A WHEELCHAIR TO TIP OVER AND FOR SOMEONE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM TO FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
NHTSA Recall 10V123000: WHEN THE PLATFORM OVERRUNS THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL AND STOPS AT AN ANGLE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.