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Micro Bird G5E School Bus Recall 26V591: Wiring Harness Can Cut Drive Power, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 26V591, reported September 11, 2026, 81 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A wiring harness in some 2025-2027 G5e school buses may have been routed incorrectly. A metal bracket can contact and damage the harness, which can cause a loss of drive power.

Losing drive power while driving increases the risk of a crash. Owners should watch for any sudden loss of power and check whether their bus is covered by this recall.

The repair is free. The manufacturer will inspect the wiring harness and replace or properly secure it as needed. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. You can also contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012, and check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V591Micro Bird USA LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
Micro Bird USA LLC (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2025-2027 G5e school buses. A wiring harness may have been incorrectly routed. A metal bracket may contact and damage the harness, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk
A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Micro Bird will inspect, replace, and properly secure the wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird's Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 26-122-HVC.

Affected vehicles

Micro Bird G5E School Bus20252026