Micro Bird recalls 2019 and 2021–2026 G5e school buses over power steering pump that may fail
The power steering pump may not start when the ignition is turned on or may shut down unexpectedly, which can cause a loss of power steering help and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the bus and update the software if needed, free of charge. Owners can call Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012 and mention recall number 25-119-PUS.
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Recall details
- Product
- Micro Bird G5e School Bus 2019–2026
- Company
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Hazard
- A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 486 vehicles
- Owner notification
- February 18, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 19, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V901000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 25-119-PUS
- Model years: 2019–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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