Recall of 2023-2025 Micro Bird G5 Transit Buses Over Potential Fire Risk
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Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2025 G5 transit buses due to a potential issue where the drive belt pulley may damage oil lines, leading to oil leaks and increased 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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Recall Article
What Happened
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2025 G5 transit buses because the drive belt pulley may contact and damage the oil lines, which could result in an oil leak and increase the risk of a fire if an ignition source is present.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2023-2025 G5 Transit Bus models manufactured by MICRO BIRD, built on a GM chassis and equipped with a second air conditioning compressor kit. The total number of units affected is 90. The NHTSA Campaign Number for this recall is 26V286000, and Micro Bird's recall number is 26-121-OUC.
What You Should Do
The remedy is currently under development. Owners should expect notification letters to be mailed on June 29, 2026, and can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012 for more information.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a potential fire hazard from oil leaks in transit buses, which could pose significant risks to passengers and operators.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA website and search for Campaign Number 26V286000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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