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Safety recall · 26V286000

Engine and engine cooling: pipes, hoses, and fittings Micro Bird recall

Corp. Micro Bird reported this recall to NHTSA on May 6, 2026. It covers about 30 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
26V286000
Reported
May 6, 2026
Vehicles
30
Area
Engine & cooling

The problem

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.

The risk

A damaged oil like may leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

The fix

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Micro Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 26V286000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 26V286000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Corp. Micro Bird's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 26V286000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 26V286000 announced?

Corp. Micro Bird reported it to NHTSA on May 6, 2026. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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