2022-2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit BUS, 2022-2023, 2025 Micro Bird T-Series Transit BUS recall: Loose Power Cable May Cause Fire
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 5, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
- What's recalled
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023, 2025 T-Series and 2022-2026 G5 transit buses. The power cable providing electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.
- The risk
A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
513 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022-2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit BUS, 2022-2023, 2025 Micro Bird T-Series Transit BUS.
- Compared with
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. has 8 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 14 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
9 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 31, 2025 2024-2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit BUS, 2025 Micro Bird T-Series Transit BUS recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
- Sept. 11, 2025 2023-2025 Micro Bird T-Series School BUS, 2023-2024 Micro Bird G5 School BUS, 2025 Micro Bird G5 Transit BUS and 2 more models recall: Service Door May Disengage from Opening Mechanism (agency record)
- Sept. 11, 2025 2023-2024 Micro Bird G5 Transit BUS, 2025 Micro Bird G5 School BUS recall: Service Door May Disengage from Opening Mechanism (agency record)
- March 28, 2024 2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit BUS recall: Inoperative Defrosting System/FMVSS 103 (agency record)
- April 28, 2022 2006-2015 Micro Bird G5, 2006-2015 Micro Bird MB II, 2016-2021 Micro Bird G5 School BUS and 3 more models recall: Electrical Harness May Short Circuit (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will secure the power cable and power stud as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-118-SUC.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Micro Bird G5 Transit BUS 2022-2026
- Micro Bird T-Series Transit BUS 2022-2023, 2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V839000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 5, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 513 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 25-118-SUC |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record