2019, 2021-2026 Micro Bird G5E School BUS recall: Power Steering Pump May Fail
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 19, 2025.
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- What's recalled
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2026 G5E school buses. The power steering pump may fail to start when the ignition is turned on or may shutdown unexpectedly.
- The risk
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
486 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2019, 2021-2026 Micro Bird G5E School 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
60 earlier NHTSA recalls by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 8, 2025 2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit BUS recall: Loose Power Cable May Cause Fire (agency record)
- Dec. 5, 2025 2021-2026 Micro Bird G5 School BUS, 2022-2025 Micro Bird MB II School BUS, 2022-2025 Micro Bird T-Series School BUS recall: Loose Power Cable May Cause Fire (agency record)
- Dec. 5, 2025 2022-2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit BUS, 2022-2023, 2025 Micro Bird T-Series Transit BUS recall: Loose Power Cable May Cause Fire (agency record)
- Nov. 8, 2025 2026 Micro Bird G5 School BUS recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and update the software as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-119-PUS.
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 G5E School BUS 2019, 2021-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V901000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 19, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 486 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 25-119-PUS |
| “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