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HighNHTSA·25V902000·Announced 2025-12-19

Micro Bird Recalls G5e Transit Buses for Power Steering Pump Defect

Micro Bird is recalling 2018-2019 and 2024-2026 G5e transit buses because the power steering pump may fail to start or shut down unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

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 structural vehicle defect (power steering failure) that increases crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 and 2024-2026 G5e transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the power steering pump may fail to start when the ignition is turned on or may shut down unexpectedly.

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will inspect and update the software as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 18, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-119-PUC.

The recalled product

Product
MICRO BIRD G5e TRANSIT BUS
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
10

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)

  • G5e TRANSIT BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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