The defect
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023 G5 school buses. The u-bolts securing the suspension blades may break.
The risk
A broken bolt may allow the suspension to shift or detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace main screw and the u-bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-114-UUS.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2023, 2024 |
Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2023 | 0 | 12 |
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2024 | 0 | 11 |
Other suspension recalls in 2025
28 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the suspension; Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. filed 48 campaigns in all.
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| 25V760000 4 Nov 2025 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| 25V737000 29 Oct 2025 | Mazda North American Operations |
| 25V719000 22 Oct 2025 | Isuzu Motors Limited |
| 25V713000 20 Oct 2025 | Alloy Custom Products LLC |
| 25V662000 3 Oct 2025 | Forest River, Inc. |
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