Recall 25V190 affects 26 Micro Bird G5 School Bus vehicles with missing seat reinforcement supports. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
Micro Bird is recalling 26 G5 School Bus vehicles from 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024 because seat reinforcement supports for Type 2 seat belts were not installed. An insufficiently retained seat can detach during a crash and increase injury risk; Micro Bird dealers will install the supports free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The affected Micro Bird G5 School Bus seats use Type 2 seat belts, which include both lap and shoulder belt restraint. The seat and belt anchorage work as one system: the seat must stay attached to the bus structure while the belt holds the passenger in place.
On some 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2024 G5 School Bus vehicles, the reinforcement seat supports were not installed. Those supports strengthen the seat attachment area, especially where activity seats sit over the fuel tank protection structure. Without them, the seat attachment does not meet the seating and seat belt anchorage requirements in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207 and 210.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver will not see a dashboard light, hear a noise, or feel a change in normal driving that confirms the reinforcement supports are missing.
Who's affected?
VINs have been searchable since May 12, 2025, so the VIN check can confirm the exact buses included.
| 2019 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | seat assembly |
| 2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | seat assembly |
| 2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | seat assembly |
| 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | seat assembly |
| 2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | seat assembly |
| 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 26 |
| 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.
What's the safety risk?
In recall 25V190, an insufficiently retained seat can detach during a crash, increasing injury risk for passengers. If your VIN is included, keep riders out of the affected seating positions until the dealer installs the reinforcement supports. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, or 2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the free seat reinforcement support installation that secures the Type 2 seat-belt seating system.
- Bring the recall notice if Micro Bird mailed one. Reference recall number 25V190 and Micro Bird recall 25-113-FUS when you call.
- Limit passenger use until the repair is complete, because an insufficiently retained seat can detach during a crash.
- Call Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 with questions about scheduling or dealer instructions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician installs the missing seat reinforcement supports for the Type 2 seat belt seating positions covered by this recall. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you paid out of pocket for a repair that addressed this defect before the owner notice, submit a reimbursement 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
| March 26, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 21, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| May 2, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 12, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 12, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 21, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V190?
Recall 25V190 covers 26 Micro Bird G5 School Bus vehicles from 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2024 with missing seat reinforcement supports for Type 2 seat belts. Micro Bird dealers will install the reinforcement supports for free.
What should I do if my 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 25V190. If it is, contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule installation of the missing seat reinforcement supports. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Micro Bird dealers will install the reinforcement supports free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
An insufficiently retained seat can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The repair adds the missing reinforcement supports so the seat and Type 2 seat belt anchorages meet the required seating and belt-anchorage standards.
When were owners notified about recall 25V190?
Micro Bird mailed owner notification letters on May 21, 2025. If you bought the bus used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then contact a Micro Bird dealer if the bus is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V190000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V190 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V190000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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