01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2025 Micro Bird G5E School Bus recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V594000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- September 11, 2026
- Potential units
- 197campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2025-2026 G5e school buses. A wiring harness may have been incorrectly routed. A metal bracket may contact and damage the harness, causing a loss of drive power.
Why it matters: A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Micro Bird will inspect, replace, and properly secure the wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird's Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-122-HUS.
Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 26V591000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- September 11, 2026
- Potential units
- 81campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Micro Bird USA LLC (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2025-2027 G5e school buses. A wiring harness may have been incorrectly routed. A metal bracket may contact and damage the harness, causing a loss of drive power.
Why it matters: A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Micro Bird will inspect, replace, and properly secure the wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird's Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-122-HVC.
Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Micro Bird USA LLC
NHTSA 25V901000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- December 19, 2025
- Potential units
- 486campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2026 G5E school buses. The power steering pump may fail to start when the ignition is turned on or may shutdown unexpectedly.
Why it matters: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and update the software as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-119-PUS.
Owner notification: February 18, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 25V563000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- August 29, 2025
- Potential units
- 30campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2025-2026 G5e school buses. The transmission interlock may allow the vehicle to be put into gear when the rear emergency door is locked. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.".
Why it matters: An emergency exit that is locked can prevent or delay occupants from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission interlock as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-115-EUS.
Owner notification: October 27, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH