Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published May 6, 2026
Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2025) Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk
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.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
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. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/195253-micro-bird-g5-school-bus-2025-recall-oil-leak-fire.
“Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2025) Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/195253-micro-bird-g5-school-bus-2025-recall-oil-leak-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #26V287000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V287000).
Micro Bird recalled certain 2023-2026 G5 and 2024 MB II school buses due to a fire risk from damaged oil lines, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on May 6, 2026. Dealers will secure the oil lines free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2023-2026
Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2024
What to do
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 hazard
A damaged oil line may leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source. The drive belt pulley may contact and damage the oil lines. NHTSA has 1 owner complaint on file for the 2025 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS regarding all problems, with no mention of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths as of August 10, 2026.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. has 9 other recalls on record since September 11, 2025. Other recent recalls include the Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk (May 6, 2026) and the Micro Bird G5 Bus Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk (March 13, 2026). Blue Bird issued a recall for 2022-2027 Vision School Bus brake fluid leak fire risk on July 20, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
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.
Brand
Micro Bird
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Do not operate the school bus until the oil lines are secured by a dealer.
Contact Micro Bird Customer Service
Call 819-477-2012 to get free repairs for the damaged oil lines.
Wait for Notification
Owner notification letters will be mailed by June 29, 2026, with details on the fix.
June 29, 2026
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
3 dated steps over 3 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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