A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Micro Bird is recalling certain 2022-2023 and 2025 T-Series, as well as 2022-2026 G5 transit buses because a power cable connection to the air conditioning control board may be loose. This loose connection can cause the control board to overheat and melt, which increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will repair the issue by securing the power cable and power stud free of charge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1364773-micro-bird-g5-transit-bus-recall-fire-risk-from-loose.
“Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus Recall: Fire Risk from Loose Wiring.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1364773-micro-bird-g5-transit-bus-recall-fire-risk-from-loose. Based on NHTSA recall #25V839000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V839000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on December 5, 2025, that Micro Bird is recalling certain G5 and T-Series transit buses due to a fire risk. A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt. Owners should contact dealers for free repairs.
How to tell if you have it
Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2022-2026
Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus, 2022-2023, 2025
What to do
Dealers will secure the power cable and power stud as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012.
The hazard
According to NHTSA records, a loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. has 9 other recalls on record since September 11, 2025. Other recent recalls of similar products include Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk (May 6, 2026), Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2025) Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk (May 6, 2026), and Micro Bird G5 Bus Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk (March 13, 2026). Additional recent recalls include Micro Bird Recalls 2026 G5 Buses Due to Fire Risk (December 8, 2025), Blue Bird 2026 Electric School Bus Recall: Electrical System Risk (December 19, 2025), and Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus Recall: Electrical Short Hazard (August 10, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you own a Micro Bird T-Series (2022-2023 or 2025) or G5 transit bus (2022-2026). Owner notification letters were mailed on January 30, 2026. You can verify your vehicle's status by contacting Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012.
Brand
Micro Bird
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer Or Manufacturer
Dealers will secure the power cable and power stud as necessary, free of charge. You can also contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will secure the power cable and power stud as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-118-SUC.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 55 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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