Recall 21V036 covers 2014-2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus and G5 Transit Bus vehicles with damaged wiring. Repair is free at franchised Micro Bird dealers.
Micro Bird is recalling 5,413 2014-2021 G5 School Bus and G5 Transit Bus vehicles because electrical wiring behind the driver's seat was routed through an area affected by rivet installation. Damaged cabling can shut off safety accessories or lamps, or cause a short circuit that raises fire risk, and Micro Bird dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The electrical harness on the 2014-2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus and G5 Transit Bus is the bundle of wires routed behind the driver's seat. It carries power and signals for electrical equipment, so the wires and connectors need to stay insulated, closed, and clear of metal debris.
On affected buses, the trim behind the driver's seat was installed with rivets after holes were drilled through sheet metal and plastic trim. That drilling process can cut, nick, or expose the harness, wires, or connectors in the wall. Metal shavings from the drilling process can also fall into open connectors, which can create a short circuit and raise the risk of fire.
There is no warning sign before failure. An electrical malfunction can appear only after the damaged wire or contaminated connector has already affected the circuit, so the issue is the routing and installation damage behind the driver's seat, not normal wear.
Who's affected?
Spans the G5 School Bus and G5 Transit Bus across the 2014-2021 model years, with wiring listed as the shared component.
| 2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2018 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2016 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2014 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2015 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2019 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2017 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2020 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| Units affected | 5,413 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Damaged electric cabling can leave certain safety accessories or lamps inoperative, or create a short-circuit that increases the risk of a fire. If a lamp or safety accessory stops working, stop using that equipment and schedule service soon. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus or G5 Transit Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the free wiring field modification behind the driver's seat.
- Bring the recall notice if Micro Bird mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V036 when you call.
- Limit bus use until the repair if safety accessories or lamps stop working before the dealer completes the wiring modification.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician provides the field modification instructions for the damaged electrical wiring routed behind the driver's seat. The recall work is free. Bus owners are responsible for carrying out the mitigation described in those instructions, so confirm the repair steps with the service desk before work begins. Micro Bird will reimburse inspection and repair expenses for this campaign. Keep invoices, inspection notes, and repair documentation, then contact Micro Bird Corporation to confirm the allotted repair time and reimbursement process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 1, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| March 5, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 24, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 24, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V036?
Recall 21V036 covers 5,413 2014-2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus and G5 Transit Bus vehicles with electrical wiring behind the driver's seat that was damaged during rivet installation. Damaged cabling can affect safety accessories or lamps, or create a short circuit and fire risk.
What should I do if my 2014-2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus or G5 Transit Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 21V036. If it is, contact a Micro Bird dealer or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 and reference recall number 21V036. The dealer remedy is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to provide recall remedies at no cost, and Micro Bird's recall remedy is free of charge. Dealers provide the field modification instructions for affected G5 School Bus and G5 Transit Bus vehicles covered by recall 21V036.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of function in safety accessories or lamps, plus a short-circuit and fire risk. The defect involves electrical cabling routed behind the driver's seat. If that cabling is damaged, the bus needs the free recall remedy through Micro Bird.
What if I bought this Micro Bird bus used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific G5 School Bus or G5 Transit Bus is included, then contact a Micro Bird dealer with recall number 21V036.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V036000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V036 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V036000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →