01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V287000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- May 6, 2026
- Potential units
- 902campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2026 G5 and 2024 MB II school buses built on a GM chassis and equipped with a second air conditioning compressor kit. The drive belt pulley may contact and damage the the oil lines.
Why it matters: A damaged oil like may leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the oil lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 29, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-121-OUS.
Owner notification: June 30, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 26V149000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Report received
- March 13, 2026
- Potential units
- 584campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2026 MB II, 2006-2026 G5, and 2015-2026 T-Series school buses. An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs from locking, leaving the wheelchair improperly secured.
Why it matters: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the anchor screw cap as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-120-AUS.
Owner notification: April 28, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 25V840000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- December 5, 2025
- Potential units
- 2,428campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2025 MB II, T-Series, and 2021-2026 G5 school buses. The power cable providing electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.
Why it matters: A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the power cable and power stud as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-118-SUC.
Owner notification: February 2, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 25V770000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Report received
- November 7, 2025
- Potential units
- 42campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Micro Bird USA, LLC (Micro Bird USA) is recalling certain 2026 G5 transit buses equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Why it matters: An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-117-QVC.
Owner notification: December 8, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Micro Bird USA LLC
NHTSA 25V751000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Report received
- October 31, 2025
- Potential units
- 180campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2026 G5 and 2025 T-Series school buses equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Why it matters: An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-117-QUS.
Owner notification: December 8, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH