Recall 25V751 covers 180 2023-2026 Micro Bird G5 and T-Series school buses for nonlocking wheelchair-restraint retractors. Repair is free at franchised Micro Bird dealers.
Micro Bird is recalling 180 2023-2026 G5 School Bus and T-Series School Bus vehicles equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints because the restraint retractors can fail to lock. An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash and raise the risk of injury; Micro Bird dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair tiedown retractor on the 2023-2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus and T-Series School Bus is part of the restraint system used to secure a wheelchair to the bus floor and frame. The retractor holds the webbing under tension, then locks so the wheelchair stays properly positioned during normal driving, braking, and turns.
On affected school buses equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max restraints, the retractor can fail to auto-lock when a wheelchair is installed. That means the webbing and hook can still pull out after the wheelchair appears to be secured. If the retractor is not locked, the wheelchair is not held the way the restraint system is designed to hold it.
Before each trip, the operator should confirm the locking mechanism is engaged and that the webbing and hook do not extract from the retractor. After all four wheelchair tiedown retractors are attached, rocking the wheelchair back and forth checks whether the retractors are holding properly.
Who's affected?
Spans the G5 School Bus and T-Series School Bus across the 2023-2026 model years, all tied to the wheelchair tie-down retractor latch/anchor.
| 2025 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | Latch/anchor |
|---|---|
| 2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | Latch/anchor |
| 2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | Latch/anchor |
| 2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | Latch/anchor |
| 2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | Latch/anchor |
| Units affected | 180 |
| 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?
An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing injury risk. Until the retractors are inspected or replaced, check each tiedown before every trip: confirm the lock is engaged, the webbing and hook stay in the retractor, and the wheelchair stays secure when rocked. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2023-2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus or 2025 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the free wheelchair-restraint retractor inspection and replacement that fixes retractors that do not lock.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 25V751 when you call.
- Keep wheelchairs secured with working restraints only until the repair is complete; do not transport a wheelchair position with a retractor that fails to lock.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician inspects the wheelchair restraint retractors and replaces any retractor that does not lock correctly. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Micro Bird has a general reimbursement plan on file for eligible prior repairs tied to this defect. If you already paid out of pocket for a related wheelchair restraint retractor repair, bring repair invoices or payment records to the service desk and ask how Micro Bird handles documented reimbursement claims for this campaign.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 31, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 8, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V751?
Recall 25V751 covers 180 Micro Bird school buses with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractor can fail to lock, which prevents the wheelchair from being secured. Micro Bird dealers will inspect the restraints and replace retractors for free when needed.
What should I do if my 2023-2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus or 2025 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 25V751000. If it is, contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the wheelchair-restraint inspection. Reference recall number 25-117-QUS when you call. The dealer 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 inspect the QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraint retractors and replace them for free when the inspection shows replacement is needed.
What is the safety risk?
An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing injury risk. Until the bus is inspected, confirm whether the VIN is included and ask the Micro Bird dealer how to handle wheelchair securement before using the affected seating position.
When were owners notified about this Micro Bird recall?
Micro Bird mailed owner notification letters on December 8, 2025. If you bought the bus used or did not receive a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN and reference recall number 25-117-QUS when you contact the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V751000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V751 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V751000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →