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Micro Bird G5E School Bus Recall 25V901: Power Steering Pump May Fail, Risking Loss of Steering Assist

NHTSA campaign 25V901, reported December 19, 2025, 486 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The power steering pump in certain school buses may fail to start when the ignition is turned on, or it may shut down unexpectedly while driving. When this happens, the vehicle loses its power steering assist, which makes the bus harder to steer.

Losing power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this hazard, especially since these vehicles carry students.

The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will inspect the power steering pump and update its software as necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2026. You can also contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V901Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Problem
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.
Risk
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

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