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NHTSA recall,

Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2023-2026) and Micro Bird MB II School Bus (2024)

The drive belt pulley may contact and damage oil lines, causing leaks that can lead to a fire.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

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 oil lines, and a damaged oil line may leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source. The recall affects 902 vehicles nationwide.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on May 6, 2026. Dealers will secure the oil lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 29, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will secure the oil lines, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 29, 2026. You can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-121-OUS.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 29, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Micro Bird affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • G5 School BUS, model years 2023 to 2026
  • MB II School BUS, model years 2024

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
Engine defect
Campaign
26V287000
Vehicles affected
902
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
26-121-OUS
Manufacturer phone
819-477-2012

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)