Micro Bird School Bus Recall Due to Potential Fire Risk
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Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2026 G5 and 2024 MB II school buses because the drive belt pulley may damage oil lines, potentially leading to a fire risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on May 13, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling certain school buses due to an issue where the drive belt pulley may contact and damage the oil lines in the engine cooling system.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves approximately 902 units of 2023-2026 G5 school buses and 2024 MB II school buses, specifically those built on a GM chassis and equipped with a second air conditioning compressor kit. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V287000, and Micro Bird's recall number is 26-121-OUS. The affected models include MICRO BIRD MB II SCHOOL BUS for model year 2024 and MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS for model years 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should wait for notification letters expected to be mailed on June 29, 2026. For more information, contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. The remedy is currently under development.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a potential fire risk from oil leaks, which could endanger passengers and drivers, highlighting the importance of vehicle safety in school transportation.
Source
NHTSA Recall ID: 26V287000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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