2004–2021 Micro Bird (7 models) Structure Recall 20V133000 (Micro Bird 20-084-RUS)
NHTSA recall 20V133000 (Micro Bird recall 20-084-RUS) covers about 17,693 2004–2021 Micro Bird (7 models) vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Mar 6, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 20V133000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Structure (emergency, escape/egress/exit)
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."
The risk
If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Apr 24, 2020 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Micro Bird recall number 20-084-RUS
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 20V133000 as 20-084-RUS. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "20-084-RUS recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2004–2021 | — |
| Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2006–2019 | — |
| Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle | 2010–2011 | — |
| Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2004–2021 | — |
| Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | 2006–2019 | — |
| Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | 2004–2021 | — |
| Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | 2012–2019 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Mar 6, 2020
- Owner notification
- Apr 24, 2020
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 217
Check your VIN for 20V133000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 20V133000 is open, call any Micro Bird dealer's service department and give them the recall number (20V133000 or 20-084-RUS). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V133000?
NHTSA recall 20V133000 (Micro Bird recall 20-084-RUS) covers about 17,693 2004–2021 Micro Bird (7 models) vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Mar 6, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2004-2021 T-Series, G5, and MBII school buses.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 20V133000?
NHTSA's record for 20V133000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 20V133000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Micro Bird dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 20V133000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to repair the emergency door retaining device, free of charge." NHTSA lists Apr 24, 2020 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Micro Bird recall number for 20V133000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 20-084-RUS. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (20-084-RUS) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 20V133000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 20V133000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
Related recalls
- 24V484000: 2008–2025 Micro Bird (3 models) structure (Jun 27, 2024)
- 22V287000: 2006–2021 Micro Bird (5 models) electrical system (Apr 28, 2022)
- 21V530000: 2003–2022 Micro Bird (3 models) structure (Jul 13, 2021)
- 21V036000: 2014–2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus & Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus electrical system (Feb 1, 2021)