Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V149000 Reported March 13, 2026

Wheelchair tie-down may not lock

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · 584 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26V149000
Manufacturer Campaign
26-120-AUS
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Vehicles Affected
584
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 13, 2026

Defect Summary

Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2003-2026 mb ii, 2006-2026 g5, and 2015-2026 t-series school buses. An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured.

Safety Consequence

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 28, 2026. Owners can contact micro bird customer service at 819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 26-120-aus.

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 26V149000 or campaign 26-120-AUS.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26V149000

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

What is recall 26V149000?

NHTSA recall 26V149000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on March 13, 2026. It addresses: Wheelchair tie-down may not lock. The recall affects approximately 584 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment Adaptive/mobility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V149000 or the manufacturer campaign number 26-120-AUS. 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: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.