2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2018–2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2018–2019 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus Recall: Heavy duty solenoid may overheat nearby components, possibly causing them…
NHTSA campaign 19V376000 · Electrical System · filed May 16, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GT and T-Series school buses. The heavy duty solenoid may overheat nearby components, possibly causing them to malfunction.
The risk
If the nearby components malfunction, the vehicle may unexpectedly stop, increasing the risk of crash. If the nearby components or wiring overheat, there is an increased risk of fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Micro Bird Corporation will notify owners, and provide field modification instructions and a replacement solenoid, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 19-081-SUS.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird | G5 School Bus | 2018 |
| Micro Bird | G5 Transit Bus | 2018, 2019 |
| Micro Bird | T-Series School Bus | 2018, 2019 |
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Other campaigns involving Micro Bird vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V376000 (manufacturer number 19-081-SUS). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.