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Micro Bird 2026 G5 Transit Buses

The 2026 G5 transit buses have wheelchair tie-downs that may not lock, leaving wheelchairs improperly secured.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Micro Bird USA LLC is recalling certain 2026 G5 transit buses because an installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 46 vehicles nationwide.

The issue was reported to NHTSA on March 13, 2026. Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 30, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. You can contact Micro Bird's Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AVC.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird's Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AVC.

Is your Micro Bird affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Micro Bird

  • G5 Transit BUS (2026)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Micro Bird USA LLC
Component
Mobility equipment defect
Campaign
26V148000
Vehicles affected
46
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
26-120-AVC
Manufacturer phone
819-477-2012

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)