Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V991000 Reported December 17, 2021

Emergency exit release handle obstructed/fmvss 217

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · Equipment · 75 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V991000
Manufacturer Campaign
21-089-FUC
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
75
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 17, 2021
Completion Rate
14.67

Defect Summary

Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 g5 transit buses. the fold-away seat, adjacent to a side emergency exit, may obstruct access to the emergency exit release handle and instruction label. 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

Occupants may have to unfold the seat to access the exit handle and instructions, delaying an emergency evacuation and increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Micro bird will provide inspection instructions to owners. dealers will apply a new instruction label or relocate the emergency exit as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 15, 2022. owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. micro bird's number for this recall is 21-089-fuc.

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 21V991000 or campaign 21-089-FUC.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V991000

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

What is recall 21V991000?

NHTSA recall 21V991000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on December 17, 2021. It addresses: Emergency exit release handle obstructed/fmvss 217. The recall affects approximately 75 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V991000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21-089-FUC. 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.