Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V133000 Reported March 6, 2020

Emergency door may not stay open/fmvss 217

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · Structure · 17,693 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V133000
Manufacturer Campaign
20-084-RUS
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
17,693
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 6, 2020
Completion Rate
23.84

Defect Summary

Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2004-2021 t-series, g5, and mbii school buses. the emergency door retaining device may fail to keep the door in an open position. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Safety Consequence

If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to repair the emergency door retaining device, free of charge. the recall april 24, 2020. owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. micro bird's number for this recall is 20-084-rus.

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 20V133000 or campaign 20-084-RUS.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V133000

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

What is recall 20V133000?

NHTSA recall 20V133000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on March 6, 2020. It addresses: Emergency door may not stay open/fmvss 217. The recall affects approximately 17,693 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 20V133000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20-084-RUS. 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.