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2014 MICRO BIRD G5 Safety Overview

The 2014 MICRO BIRD G5 has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 25 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

2014 MICRO BIRD G5 24V484000

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.

Reported: 6/27/2024
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 24V485000

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.

Reported: 6/27/2024
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 24V448000

Corp.

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.

Reported: 6/17/2024
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 23V795000

Corp.

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.

Reported: 11/23/2023
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 22V714000

Corp.

A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 22V714000: A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/23/2022
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 22V715000

Corp.

A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 22V715000: A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/23/2022
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 22V286000

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.

Reported: 4/28/2022
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 22V287000

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.

Reported: 4/28/2022
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 21V991000

Corp.

Occupants may have to unfold the seat to access the exit handle and instructions, delaying an emergency evacuation and increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 21V991000: Occupants may have to unfold the seat to access the exit handle and... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/17/2021
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 21V530000

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.

Reported: 7/13/2021
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 21V531000

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.

Reported: 7/13/2021
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 21V036000

Corp.

If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 21V036000: If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/1/2021
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 21V039000

Corp.

If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 21V039000: If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/1/2021
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 20V133000

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.

Reported: 3/6/2020
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 18V574000

Corp.

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 18V574000: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/30/2018
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 18V474000

Corp.

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.

Reported: 7/18/2018
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 17V798000

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.

Reported: 12/12/2017
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 15V883000

Corp.

An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 15V883000: An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/29/2015
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 15V884000

Corp.

An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 15V884000: An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/29/2015
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 15V770000

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.

Reported: 11/19/2015
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 15V769000

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.

Reported: 11/18/2015
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 15V544000

Corp.

If the feeder stud is corroded, a short circuit may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the battery box mounting bolts are missing, the battery and box may detach causing damage to other components.

NHTSA Recall 15V544000: If the feeder stud is corroded, a short circuit may result, increasing the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/31/2015
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 15V545000

Corp.

If the feeder stud is corroded, a short circuit may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the battery box mounting bolts are missing, the battery and box may detach causing damage to other components.

NHTSA Recall 15V545000: If the feeder stud is corroded, a short circuit may result, increasing the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/31/2015
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 14V621000

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.

Reported: 10/6/2014
2014 MICRO BIRD G5 14V622000

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.

Reported: 10/6/2014

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.