Micro Bird recalls 2023–2025 G5 transit buses because a belt pulley can damage oil lines
On certain buses with a second air conditioning compressor kit, the drive belt pulley may rub and damage the oil lines, which could leak oil and raise the risk of a fire if there is an ignition source.
What to do
Dealers will secure the oil lines for free, and owner letters are expected to be mailed June 29, 2026. Owners can call Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012 and quote recall number 26-121-OUC.
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Recall details
- Product
- Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus 2023–2025
- Company
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Hazard
- A damaged oil like may leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
- Units
- 30 vehicles
- Owner notification
- July 1, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 6, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V286000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26-121-OUC
- Model years: 2023–2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2025 G5 transit buses built on a GM chassis and equipped with a second air conditioning compressor kit. The drive belt pulley may contact and damage the the oil lines.
- Consequence
- A damaged oil like may leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will secure the oil lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 29, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-121-OUC.
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