Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V531000 Reported July 13, 2021

Emergency release handle not functional

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · Structure · 1,323 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V531000
Manufacturer Campaign
21-087-DUC
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
1,323
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 13, 2021
Completion Rate
14.29

Defect Summary

Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2003-2015 mbii, 2015-2021 t-series, and 2006-2022 g5 transit buses. the emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.

Safety Consequence

The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on september 9, 2021. owners may contact micro bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. micro bird's number for this recall is 21-087-duc.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V531000 or campaign 21-087-DUC.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V531000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V531000?

NHTSA recall 21V531000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on July 13, 2021. It addresses: Emergency release handle not functional. The recall affects approximately 1,323 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V531000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21-087-DUC. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.