Recall 24V485 covers 794 2008-2024 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, Mb Ii Transit Bus, and T-Series Transit Bus vehicles for rear emergency door handles. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
Micro Bird is recalling 794 2008-2024 T-Series Transit Bus, G5 Transit Bus, and Mb Ii Transit Bus vehicles because the rear emergency door exterior handle can break when force is applied. That failure can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus in an emergency and increases the risk of injury; Micro Bird dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The exterior handle on the rear emergency door lets someone open the bus from outside. On affected 2008-2024 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus, G5 Transit Bus, and Mb Ii Transit Bus models, that handle is part of the emergency exit system, so it needs to work when firm force is applied.
The problem is strength. Micro Bird found broken handles during inspections, and examination showed porosity in the metal, meaning tiny voids or weak spots inside the casting. A handle with those weak spots does not resist force the way it should. When someone pulls hard on the exterior handle, it can break instead of releasing the rear emergency door.
There is no warning sign before failure. The handle can look normal until force is applied, so an owner or operator should treat a broken, loose, cracked, or hard-to-move rear emergency door handle as a reason to have the bus checked.
Who's affected?
Across the scope, the listed G5, T-Series, and Mb Ii transit buses share the same exterior rear emergency door handle issue.
| 2020 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2020 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2022 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2022 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2011 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2011 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2023 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2023 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2012 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2012 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2019 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2019 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2013 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2013 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2012 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2012 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2010 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2010 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2008 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2008 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2009 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2009 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2017 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2017 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2015 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2015 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2024 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2024 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2020 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2020 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2021 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2021 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2018 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2018 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2008 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2008 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2022 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2022 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2013 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2013 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2015 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2015 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2009 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2009 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2014 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2014 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2015 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2015 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2016 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2016 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2017 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2017 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2021 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2021 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| 2023 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2023 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 794 |
| 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 your specific bus is included in this recall.
What's the safety risk?
A broken rear emergency door exterior handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus, increasing the risk of injury. Keep the rear emergency exit area clear, and schedule the handle replacement if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2024 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus, G5 Transit Bus, or Mb Ii Transit Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the free rear emergency door exterior handle replacement, which fixes the handle that can break during emergency access.
- Bring the owner letter to the appointment if Micro Bird mailed one, and reference recall number 24V485 when you call.
- Tell drivers and attendants that the rear exterior emergency door handle is under recall until the replacement is complete.
- Call Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 with questions about scheduling or the free repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician replaces the rear emergency door exterior handle covered by the recall. The replacement parts and labor are free. If you have already paid out of pocket for this rear emergency door handle repair before the owner notice, submit a claim to Micro Bird Corporation. Micro Bird reviews the claim and provides reimbursement in part or in full when the claim is approved.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 27, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 22, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| July 26, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 5, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| August 15, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V485?
Recall 24V485 covers 794 2008-2024 Micro Bird G5, Mb Ii, and T-Series transit buses with a rear emergency door exterior handle that can break under force. Micro Bird dealers will replace the handle for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2024 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus, G5 Transit Bus, or Mb Ii Transit Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 24V485. If it is, contact a Micro Bird dealer to schedule the rear emergency door exterior handle replacement. Reference recall number 24V485 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 replace the rear emergency door exterior handle free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is delayed emergency access. In recall 24V485, the rear emergency door exterior handle can break, which can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus in an emergency and increase the risk of injury.
When were owners notified about recall 24V485?
Micro Bird mailed owner notification letters on August 15, 2024. If you manage or own one of these buses and never received a letter, check your VIN and call Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 with recall number 24V485.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V485000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V485 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V485000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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