Micro Bird Recalls 2026 G5 Transit Buses for Fire Risk
Micro Bird is recalling 2026 G5 transit buses because a loose power cable connection may cause the air conditioning control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to a potential electrical defect. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (3).
Plain-English summary
Micro Bird USA LLC is recalling certain 2026 G5 transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the power cable providing electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.
A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, which increases the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire or injury associated with this defect.
Dealers will secure the power cable and power stud as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 2, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-118-SVC.
The recalled product
- Product
- MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
- Brand
- MICRO BIRD
- Manufacturer
- Micro Bird USA LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 52
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- G5 TRANSIT BUS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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