Micro Bird is recalling certain 2023-2026 G5 and 2024 MB II school buses due to a risk of oil leaks that could cause fire if an ignition source is present. Owners will receive free repairs by June 29, 2026.
A damaged oil like may leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Micro Bird is recalling specific 2023-2026 G5 and 2024 MB II school buses because a drive belt pulley can damage oil lines, potentially causing leaks that may lead to fire. This affects school bus owners who purchased these models during the specified years.
The drive belt pulley can contact and damage oil lines, causing leaks. If oil leaks near an ignition source like hot engine parts or sparks, it could lead to a fire.
School bus owners who purchased Micro Bird G5 or MB II models from 2023 to 2026 are most at risk. The hazard is specific to buses with the GM chassis and second air conditioning compressor kit.
Check if your school bus has a Micro Bird G5 or MB II model from 2023-2026 with a GM chassis and second air conditioning compressor kit. The recall covers specific years and configurations.
Do not operate the school bus until the oil lines are secured by a dealer.
Call 819-477-2012 to get free repairs for the damaged oil lines.
Owner notification letters will be mailed by June 29, 2026, with details on the fix.
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.
The drive belt pulley can contact and damage oil lines, causing leaks that may lead to fire if an ignition source is present.
Check if your school bus is a Micro Bird G5 or MB II model from 2023-2026 with a GM chassis and second air conditioning compressor kit.
Contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012 to get free repairs for the damaged oil lines.
Owner notification letters will be mailed by June 29, 2026, with details on the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Micro Bird to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V287000 — Micro Bird Micro Bird Hello, I own a Micro Bird that is covered by recall 26V287000 from Micro Bird. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
