Recall 13V406 covers 14 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus vehicles for faulty ceiling-panel joints. Free repair at a franchised Micro Bird dealer once available.
Micro Bird recalled 14 2013 G5 School Bus vehicles because a metal ceiling panel joint was not glued properly and the buses do not meet the school bus body joint strength standard. In a crash, the panel can separate from the interior structure and increase passenger injury risk; the Micro Bird dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus uses metal ceiling panels that are joined to the bus body structure. Those joints help the roof and body panels stay attached as a unit, including under crash forces covered by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, School Bus Body Joint Strength.
In affected buses, the joint in the metal ceiling panel was not glued properly during assembly. The adhesive bond is the problem. If the bond does not meet the required strength, the ceiling panel joint does not provide the body-joint strength the school bus standard requires.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or fleet operator is unlikely to see a dashboard light, noise, or drivability change from this defect, because the issue is inside the ceiling panel joint and relates to structural strength rather than normal operation.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 14 |
Not every 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, the metal ceiling panel is at risk of separating from the interior compartment structure, which increases the risk of passenger injury. Schedule the recall repair when Micro Bird makes it available. Repair will be free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 for current repair instructions before putting the bus in service.
- Ask a franchised Micro Bird dealer about the free ceiling-panel repair, which adds rivets and glue so the metal panel stays attached to the body structure.
- Bring the recall notice if Micro Bird mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V406 when you call.
- Keep passengers out of the bus until Micro Bird or the dealer confirms the ceiling-panel repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician will secure the ceiling panels with rivets and glue, the repair described for campaign 13V406. The filing does not show the final repair as available yet, so do not assume the dealer visit can be scheduled before Micro Bird opens the campaign. Once available, the dealer repair is free, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| September 9, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 31, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V406?
Recall 13V406 covers 14 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus vehicles with ceiling panel joints that were not glued properly. The buses fail to meet the school bus body joint strength standard, and Micro Bird dealers will secure the panels with rivets and glue for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 13V406. If it is, contact a Micro Bird dealer to schedule the ceiling panel repair. Reference Micro Bird campaign number 13-054-JTU when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Micro Bird's remedy says dealers will affix the ceiling panels with rivets and glue free of charge. Owners can also contact Micro Bird at 1-819-477-2012.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is passenger injury in a crash. If the ceiling panel separates from the interior structure during a crash, it raises the risk of injury to a passenger. The repair secures the panel joints with rivets and glue.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V406000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V406 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V406000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →