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2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus

Based on reports from 0 owners and 18 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
18
TSBs
0
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Based on 0 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 18 recalls.

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Recall History (18 recalls)

15V883000Jan 2016

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MBII and G5 school buses manufactured May 21, 2014, to November 24, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a camber caster kit bolt that was insufficiently torqued, causing the bolt to come loose.

15V886000Jan 2016

OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 MBII and G5 school buses manufactured between May 1, 2015, and December 18, 2015, equipped with Transpec stop arms, part numbers T6000-, T6100-, and T7000-. The STOP decal may peel off the plastic blade of the stop arm. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."

17V234000Apr 2017

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2016-2017 G5 school buses, equipped with certain Generation 4 Propane Conversion Kits. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.

17V558000Oct 2017

SEATS

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2016 G5 school buses, equipped with CE White QS11 Series Convertible School Bus Seats. These seats were manufactured with integral D-Ring mounting studs that may have inadequate padding between the occupant and the D-ring mounting stud.

17V798000Jan 2018

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2017 G5 school buses with an unloaded weight more than 10,013 pounds. In a rollover, the roof may crush excessively. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 0 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 18 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus has 0 total complaints on file.
Is the 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus reliable?
The 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus has 0 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus has 18 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Micro Bird G5 School Bus problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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