Recall 17V798 covers 292 2006-2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus vehicles for excessive roof crush. Repair is free at a franchised Micro Bird dealer.
Micro Bird is recalling 292 2006-2017 G5 School Bus vehicles with an unloaded weight over 10,013 pounds because the roof does not meet the required school bus rollover protection standard. In a rollover crash, excess roof crush raises the risk of occupant injury, and the dealer repair will be free once Micro Bird makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The roof and pillars on a 2006-2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus form the upper body structure around the passenger area. In normal use, that structure supports the bus body and helps preserve occupant space if the bus rolls over. FMVSS 220 sets the rollover protection requirement for that roof structure.
On affected G5 School Bus configurations with an unloaded weight above 10,013 pounds, the roof structure did not meet that requirement in certification testing. Micro Bird found that compliance depended on the bus configuration and installed equipment. In a rollover, the roof can crush excessively instead of holding the required survival space.
There is no warning sign before failure. This is a structural compliance issue, not a problem you can hear, smell, or feel during normal driving.
Who's affected?
Spans 2006-2017 G5 School Bus model years, all tied to the body structure component.
| 2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
| 2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
| 2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
| 2008 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
| 2009 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
| 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
| 2007 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
| 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
| 2006 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
| 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
| 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
| Units affected | 292 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
Excessive roof crush in a rollover crash raises the risk of injury to occupants. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair and ask the dealer how to handle transportation safely. Repair will be free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer or Micro Bird customer service to confirm the free roof-structure modification is ready for your bus.
- Reference recall number 17V798 when you call so the service desk can find the rollover roof-crush repair.
- Bring the recall notice if Micro Bird mailed one, plus any service paperwork for the bus.
- Limit passenger service until the roof modification is complete if Micro Bird or the dealer tells you the bus is included.
What happens at the repair
The source remedy says Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the bus so the roof is less likely to crush excessively in a rollover. Because the remedy status is not marked available here, treat the final dealer repair as not schedulable from this page. Once Micro Bird opens the repair, the modification, parts, and labor are free under recall 17V798. Micro Bird has a general reimbursement plan on file, so documented out of pocket repair costs tied to this defect are handled through the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 12, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 15, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| January 26, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 26, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 29, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V798?
Recall 17V798 covers 292 2006-2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus vehicles with unloaded weight more than 10,013 pounds. The roof structure does not meet FMVSS number 220 for school bus rollover protection, and Micro Bird dealers will modify the buses for free.
What should I do if my 2006-2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 17V798. If it is, contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the roof-structure modification. Reference recall number 17V798 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. Micro Bird dealers will modify the affected G5 School Bus roof structure free of charge so it meets the required rollover protection standard.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is greater injury to occupants in a rollover crash. If the roof crushes more than the rollover standard allows for the bus weight and configuration, the passenger area has less protection during the crash. The dealer modification addresses that roof-crush issue.
When did the Micro Bird recall repair begin?
Micro Bird began the recall repair on January 26, 2018. Owners with included buses can contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer for the free roof-structure modification and reference recall number 17V798 when scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V798000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-475-9633 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V798 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V798000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →