Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 6, 2025
Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2025) Electrical Fire Recall: Loose Cable Connection
Micro Bird is recalling 2022-2026 G5 school buses with a loose power cable connection that could overheat and cause fire. Owners received notification letters in February 2026; free repairs available.
“Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2025) Electrical Fire Recall: Loose Cable Connection.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/195251-micro-bird-g5-school-bus-2025-electrical-fire-recall-loose. Based on NHTSA recall #25V840000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V840000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on December 5, 2025, that Micro Bird is recalling certain 2021-2026 G5, 2022-2025 MB II, and 2022-2025 T-Series school buses due to a fire risk. Dealers will secure the power cable and power stud free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2021-2026
Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2022-2025
Micro Bird T-Series School Bus, 2022-2025
What to do
Dealers will secure the power cable and power stud as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012.
The hazard
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 School Bus (2025) Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk (May 6, 2026), Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk (May 6, 2026), and Micro Bird G5 Bus Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk (March 13, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products 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 School Bus Recall: Electrical Short Hazard (August 10, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your school bus has a Micro Bird G5 model from 2022 to 2025. The issue involves a loose power cable connection to the air conditioning control board.
Brand
Micro Bird
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Micro Bird Customer Service
Call 819-477-2012 to confirm your bus is affected and schedule a free repair.
Get Free Repair
Dealers will secure the power cable and power stud at no cost to fix the loose connection.
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 February 2, 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 58 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.
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