2018–2026 Micro Bird G5E Transit BUS recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019, 2024-2026 G5E transit 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.
🔧 The fix
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-PUC.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V902000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 25-119-PUC
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 10
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- Owner phone
- 1-819-477-2012
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 18, 2026
- Built
- May 23, 2018 – Jan 28, 2021
- Recall started by
- MFR