Recall 22V287 affects 14,229 2006-2021 Micro Bird Mb Ii and G5 vehicles for electrical harness damage and fire risk. Repair is free at franchised Micro Bird dealers.
Micro Bird is recalling 14,229 2006-2021 Mb Ii School Bus, G5 Transit Bus, and related buses because an inactive electrical harness in the B-pillar can be damaged by sharp edges. A damaged harness can short circuit and raise the risk of a fire; Micro Bird dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The electrical harness on the 2006-2021 Micro Bird Mb Ii and G5 buses is a wrapped bundle of wires from the GM chassis. A harness normally carries power or signals between electrical components. In these completed Micro Bird vehicles, this particular harness is unused, but it is still secured in an opening in the B-pillar, the vertical body support beside the door opening.
The problem is the edge of that B-pillar opening. Sharp metal around or inside the opening can rub against the unused harness while the vehicle is built or operated. Over time, that contact can damage the wrapping and fray the harness, leaving wiring material worn instead of protected.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or service technician is unlikely to notice the problem from the driver's seat, since the affected harness is tucked into the B-pillar area and is not part of a normal dashboard check.
Who's affected?
Spans 5 Micro Bird models from 2006-2021, all tied to electrical harness wiring.
| 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2007 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2016 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2009 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
| 2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2019 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
| 2017 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2013 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2017 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
| 2012 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2016 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2011 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2010 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2008 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2008 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2006 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2021 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
| 2019 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2018 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
| 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2018 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2007 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2007 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
| 2006 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2020 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
| 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2009 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2006 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
| 2017 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2012 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
| 2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
| 2008 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2013 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle | wiring |
| 2019 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2009 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
| 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle | wiring |
| 2008 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
| 2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2013 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
| 2015 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
| 2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2012 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2009 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2015 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2016 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
| 2015 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2014 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2020 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2018 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2007 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2020 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2021 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2006 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| Units affected | 14,229 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
A damaged electrical harness can short circuit and increase the risk of a fire. Keep the bus out of service if you see signs of electrical trouble, and schedule the recall repair soon even if it has been operating normally. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2021 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus, G5 Transit Bus, Mb Ii Transit Bus, G5 School Bus, or Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the free electrical-harness repair that secures the harness and removes the fuse linked to the main cable.
- Bring the recall notice if Micro Bird mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V287 when you call.
- Avoid using the bus until the repair if the B-pillar wiring area shows damage or signs of an electrical short.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician secures the inactive electrical harness in the B pillar opening and removes the fuse linked to the main cable. That addresses the harness near sharp edges inside the pillar and the cable tied to the recall condition. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Ask the service desk to confirm recall 22V287 before the bus is brought in.
Timeline
| April 28, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 20, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V287?
Recall 22V287 covers 14,229 2006-2021 Micro Bird MBII and G5 buses with an inactive electrical harness secured near sharp B-pillar edges. If the harness is damaged, it can short circuit and raise the risk of a fire. Dealers will secure the harness and remove the linked fuse for free.
What should I do if my 2006-2021 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus, G5 Transit Bus, Mb Ii Transit Bus, G5 School Bus, or Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 22V287. If it is, contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the harness repair. Reference recall number 22V287 and Micro Bird recall number 22-092-HUS when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Micro Bird dealers will secure the electrical harness and remove the fuse linked to the main cable free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. A damaged electrical harness in the B-pillar area can short circuit, which raises fire risk for passengers, drivers, and nearby property. The repair path is to have the dealer secure the harness and remove the linked fuse.
What if I bought my Micro Bird bus used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included, then call a franchised Micro Bird dealer and reference recall number 22V287.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V287000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V287 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V287000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (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 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →