Micro Bird recall 22-098-RUS

Q: Is 22-098-RUS the same recall as 22V826000?

Yes. 22-098-RUS is Micro Bird’s own number for it; 22V826000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Micro Bird calls it 22-098-RUS. NHTSA filed it as campaign 22V826000 on Nov 3, 2022: structure on the 2021–2023 Micro Bird G5 School BUS and 2 other Micro Bird models, 777 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 22V826000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
22V826000	2021–2023 Micro Bird G5 School BUS and 2 other Micro Bird models	Structure	Nov 3, 2022	777	high

Problem Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2023 G5, 2022-2023 MBII, and 2022 T-Series school buses. The seat-level rub rails may be incorrectly attached to the side of the bus. Risk Incorrectly attached rub rails may not offer adequate protection against an impact, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Micro Bird will inspect and secure the rub rails, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-098-RUS.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 22V826000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 22-098-RUS is the number Micro Bird assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 22V826000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 22-098-RUS the same recall as 22V826000?

Yes. 22-098-RUS is Micro Bird’s own number for it; 22V826000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 22-098-RUS cover?

2021–2023 Micro Bird G5 School BUS and 2 other Micro Bird models, 777 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 22-098-RUS repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.