Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V406000 Reported September 9, 2013

Panel glue/fmvss 221

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · Structure · 14 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V406000
Manufacturer Campaign
13-054-JTU
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
14
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 9, 2013
Completion Rate
35.71

Defect Summary

Corporation micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2013 g5 school buses manufactured from april 29, 2013, through july 4, 2013. the joint in the metal ceiling panel may not have been glued properly, thus the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the metal ceiling panel may separate from the interior compartment structure, increasing the risk of injury to a passenger.

Corrective Action

Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will affix the ceiling panels with rivets and glue, free of charge. owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012. micro bird's number for this campaign is 13-054-jtu.

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 13V406000 or campaign 13-054-JTU.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V406000

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

What is recall 13V406000?

NHTSA recall 13V406000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on September 9, 2013. It addresses: Panel glue/fmvss 221. The recall affects approximately 14 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 13V406000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13-054-JTU. 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.