Recall 23V606 covers 6 2018, 2019, 2021 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus vehicles for detaching seats. Repair is free at a franchised Micro Bird dealer.
Micro Bird is recalling 6 2018, 2019, 2021 G5 Transit Bus vehicles because seats over the fuel filler and equipped with seat belts can detach, leaving the buses out of compliance with the seat belt anchorage standard. Seats that come loose reduce occupant restraint in a crash, and the Micro Bird dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The seat concern on the 2018, 2019, 2021 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus involves seats installed over the fuel filler and fitted with seat belts. A belted seat has two jobs: it supports the passenger and holds the seat belt anchor points steady during a crash or hard stop. Those anchor points need enough strength to keep the belt and seat in place together.
On affected buses, that seat location and seat belt configuration did not meet the federal seat belt anchorage requirement. The filing says the seats located over the fuel filler and equipped with seat belts can detach. That means the seat and belt system is not holding the occupant the way it was designed to hold them.
There is no warning sign before failure. Micro Bird reported no incident or claim tied to this noncompliance, so owners should not expect a noise, movement, or dashboard warning to identify the problem.
Who's affected?
Covers one G5 Transit Bus model across the 2018, 2019, and 2021 model years, with the same seat assembly listed for each year.
| 2018 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2021 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | seat assembly |
| 2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 6 |
| 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?
Seats that detach fail to hold occupants properly during a crash, increasing injury risk under recall 23V606. If your VIN is included, limit use until you speak with the dealer and schedule the recall work promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018, 2019, 2021 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus is included in this recall.
- Review Micro Bird's owner letter, mailed October 5, 2023, for repair timing before scheduling service.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer once the repair opens to schedule the free seat repair that secures the belted seats over the fuel filler.
- Reference recall number 23V606 and Micro Bird recall 23-103-PUC when you call.
- Avoid using the affected belted seats until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is still under development. Once Micro Bird opens it, a Micro Bird technician will repair the affected seats located over the fuel filler, including the seat belt anchorage area covered by this recall. Parts and labor will be free under the recall. If you paid for a repair for this defect before the recall notice, submit your claim to Ecotuned Technologies. Approved claims are reimbursed in part or in full.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 30, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 25, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| September 29, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 5, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 9, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V606?
Recall 23V606 covers 6 2018, 2019, 2021 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus vehicles with seats over the fuel filler that have seat belts and can detach. The recall addresses compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210 for seat belt assembly anchorages.
What should I do if my 2018, 2019, 2021 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 23V606. If it is, contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, reference recall 23V606 and Micro Bird number 23-103-PUC, and ask about the free seat repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the safety defect at no cost, and Micro Bird says dealers will repair the affected seats free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of occupant restraint during a crash. If a seat over the fuel filler detaches, that seat does not provide the intended restraint for the person using the seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
When did Micro Bird notify owners about recall 23V606?
Micro Bird mailed owner notification letters on October 5, 2023. If you bought the bus used or never received a letter, check your VIN and reference recall 23V606 when you contact the dealer or Micro Bird customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V606000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V606 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V606000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →