2011 MICRO BIRD G5 Safety Overview
The 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 23 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit
- Seats
- Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair lift/ramp:critical fasteners
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
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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.
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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.
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An improperly attached seat can detach in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 24V448000: An improperly attached seat can detach in the event of a crash, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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Wheelchair track anchorages that detach may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA Recall 23V795000: Wheelchair track anchorages that detach may not adequately restrain an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 18V474000: If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 14V337000: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
NHTSA Recall 12V362000: In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly... 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.
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 AND MICRO BIRD MBII SCHOOL BUSES MANU...
IF THE SEAT CUSHION IS NOT FULLY LATCHED TO THE SEAT STRUCTURE, IT COULD FLIP UP OUT OF POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
NHTSA Recall 11V475000: IF THE SEAT CUSHION IS NOT FULLY LATCHED TO THE SEAT STRUCTURE, IT COULD... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 AND MB II SCHOOL BUSES MAN...
IN ABSENCE OF THE FLASHING LIGHTS, A VEHICLE APPROACHING A SCHOOL BUS THAT IS LOADING OR UNLOADING STUDENTS, MAY NOT STOP. THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH OF A PASSENGER.
NHTSA Recall 11V414000: IN ABSENCE OF THE FLASHING LIGHTS, A VEHICLE APPROACHING A SCHOOL BUS THAT... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 GIRARDIN G5 AND 2009 AND 2010 AND 2011 MICRO...
A WIRE WITH DAMAGED INSULATION MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH CAN LEAD TO A FIRE.
NHTSA Recall 11V309000: A WIRE WITH DAMAGED INSULATION MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH CAN LEAD... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 GIRARDIN G5 AND 2009 AND 2010 AND 2011 MICRO...
A WIRE WITH DAMAGED INSULATION MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH CAN LEAD TO A FIRE.
NHTSA Recall 11V319000: A WIRE WITH DAMAGED INSULATION MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH CAN LEAD... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 GIRARDIN G5 AND MBII AND MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD...
THE DRIVER COULD ERRONEOUSLY THINK THAT THE SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM IS DEPLOYED WHILE THE FIRST SET OF 4 RED LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. THIS CONDITION INCREASES RISK OF INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS.
NHTSA Recall 11V228000: THE DRIVER COULD ERRONEOUSLY THINK THAT THE SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM IS DEPLOYED... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.