Model year record

2026 MICRO BIRD G5 School BUS

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V287000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pipes, hoses, and fittings

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pipes, hoses, and fittings
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Vehicles affected
902
Reported to NHTSA
2026-05-06
Owners notified
2026-06-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A damaged oil like may leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V149000

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor

Component
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Vehicles affected
584
Reported to NHTSA
2026-03-13
Owners notified
2026-04-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V840000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,428
Reported to NHTSA
2025-12-05
Owners notified
2026-02-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V770000

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor

Component
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor
Manufacturer
Micro Bird USA LLC
Vehicles affected
42
Reported to NHTSA
2025-11-07
Owners notified
2025-12-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V751000

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor

Component
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Vehicles affected
180
Reported to NHTSA
2025-10-31
Owners notified
2025-12-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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 complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.