Recall 22V826 affects 777 2021-2023 Micro Bird school buses because side rub rails were incorrectly attached. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
Micro Bird is recalling 777 2021-2023 G5 School Bus, Mb Ii School Bus, and T-Series School Bus vehicles because the seat-level rub rails were attached incorrectly to the bus side. The defect can leave the rails without adequate impact protection, increasing injury risk, and Micro Bird dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The seat-level rub rails on 2021-2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, Mb Ii School Bus, and T-Series School Bus models are protective rails mounted along the side of the bus near passenger seat height. Their job is to tie into the bus body structure and help protect passengers by adding strength where the passenger compartment needs it.
On affected buses, those rub rails were installed at a new production station and were not consistently fastened to the vertical structure members inside the side wall. Some rails were attached beside those structural members, leaving them fastened only to the side wall. Without that solid anchor, the rail does not provide the intended passenger protection.
There is no warning sign before failure. The attachment issue is hidden behind the body structure, so an owner, driver, or mechanic is not expected to feel a change, hear a noise, or see a dashboard warning before the bus is inspected.
Who's affected?
Covers 3 school bus lines across the 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years, all tied to seat-level rub rails in the body structure.
| 2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
| 2023 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | body structure |
| 2022 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | body structure |
| 2022 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | body structure |
| 2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
| Units affected | 777 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2021-2023 Micro Bird school bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
The risk is reduced impact protection from incorrectly attached rub rails, which increases injury risk in an impact. If your VIN is included, schedule the inspection and securement work soon so the bus body protection is checked before continued service. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, Mb Ii School Bus, or T-Series School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the free inspection and rub-rail securing repair.
- Bring the recall notice if Micro Bird mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V826 when you call.
- Use caution with passenger service until the repair is complete; the recall concerns seat-level rub rails that protect the side of the bus in an impact.
- Call Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 with questions and reference Micro Bird recall 22-098-RUS.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician inspects the rub rails at seat level on the side of the bus and secures them as needed. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free. If you already paid for this rub rail repair before the owner notice, submit your claim to Micro Bird with the repair paperwork and payment documentation. Micro Bird will review the claim and provide reimbursement in part or in full if it is approved.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 3, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 5, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| December 16, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 19, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 22, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V826?
Recall 22V826 covers 777 2021-2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, Mb Ii School Bus, and T-Series School Bus vehicles with seat-level rub rails that were incorrectly attached to the bus body. Micro Bird will inspect and secure the rub rails for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2023 Micro Bird school bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 22V826. If it is, contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 or an authorized Micro Bird service location to arrange the rub-rail inspection and repair. Reference recall number 22V826 when you call.
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 it will inspect and secure the rub rails as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk from recall 22V826?
The safety risk is reduced side-impact protection. NHTSA campaign 22V826 says incorrectly attached seat-level rub rails can fail to offer adequate protection during an impact, increasing the risk of injury. Micro Bird's repair path is to inspect and secure the rub rails.
When were owners notified about recall 22V826?
Micro Bird mailed owner notification letters on December 22, 2022. The remedy is available, so an included bus can be scheduled for inspection and rub-rail repair through Micro Bird customer service or an authorized Micro Bird service location.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V826000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V826 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V826000 |
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 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →