Micro Bird G5e School Bus Recall Over Wiring Harness Damage
NHTSA classifies this as an Electrical/Software recall. An electrical or software recall addresses a defect in a vehicle's wiring, sensors, control units, or the software that governs them, rather than a purely mechanical part. Electrical/Software recalls make up 11% of the 637 NHTSA vehicle recalls Areazine has archived (71 of them).
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- Hazard category
- Electrical/Software
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- 11% of 637 recalls
- Source
- NHTSA
- Published
- September 11, 2026
An electrical or software recall addresses a defect in a vehicle's wiring, sensors, control units, or the software that governs them, rather than a purely mechanical part.
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What Happened
Micro Bird USA LLC (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.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 162 units of 2025-2026 MICRO BIRD G5E SCHOOL BUS vehicles. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V591000 and Micro Bird's recall number is 26-122-HVC.
What You Should Do
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.
Why This Matters
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V591000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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