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2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordMay 6, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus recall campaigns

The 2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus report contains 5 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V287000 dated May 6, 2026.
CAMPAIGN

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.

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.

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.

CAMPAIGN

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

CAMPAIGN

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

What defects are listed for the 2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus?

The most frequent component groups in 2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus campaign records are Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (3), Electrical System (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility3
Electrical System1
Engine And Engine Cooling1