2003–2022 Micro Bird (3 models) Structure Recall 21V530000 (Micro Bird 21-087-DUS)
NHTSA recall 21V530000 (Micro Bird recall 21-087-DUS) covers about 17,204 2003–2022 Micro Bird (3 models) vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Jul 13, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 21V530000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Structure (emergency, escape/egress/exit, latching/release system)
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2022 MBII, T-Series, and G5 school buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.
The risk
The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 8, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-087-DUS.
Status: NHTSA lists Sep 8, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Micro Bird recall number 21-087-DUS
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V530000 as 21-087-DUS. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "21-087-DUS 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 | 2003–2022 | — |
| Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2003–2022 | — |
| Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | 2003–2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jul 13, 2021
- Owner notification
- Sep 8, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Check your VIN for 21V530000
- 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 21V530000 is open, call any Micro Bird dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V530000 or 21-087-DUS). 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 21V530000?
NHTSA recall 21V530000 (Micro Bird recall 21-087-DUS) covers about 17,204 2003–2022 Micro Bird (3 models) vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Jul 13, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2003-2022 MBII, T-Series, and G5 school buses.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V530000?
NHTSA's record for 21V530000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing 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 21V530000?
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 21V530000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge." NHTSA lists Sep 8, 2021 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 21V530000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 21-087-DUS. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (21-087-DUS) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V530000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 21V530000, 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)
- 21V036000: 2014–2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus & Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus electrical system (Feb 1, 2021)
- 20V133000: 2004–2021 Micro Bird (7 models) structure (Mar 6, 2020)