2013–2022 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2012–2015 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus, 2015–2019 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus Recall: Power cable that provides electricity to the air conditioning control…
NHTSA campaign 22V714000 · Electrical System · filed Sep 23, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2022 G5, 2015-2019 T-Series, and 2012-2015 MBII transit buses. The power cable that provides electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.
The risk
A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a 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
Dealers will redirect the power cable and secure the power cable connect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-096-VUC.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird | G5 Transit Bus | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Micro Bird | MB II Transit Bus | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Micro Bird | T-Series Transit Bus | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
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- 2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Power cable providing electricity to the air conditioning…
- 2022–2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus and 1 other model — Power cable providing electricity to the air conditioning…
Other campaigns involving Micro Bird vehicles
- 2023–2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus and 1 other model — Drive belt pulley may contact and damage the the oil lines
- 2006–2026 Micro Bird G5 School Bus and 2 other models — An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs…
- 2018–2026 Micro Bird G5E Transit Bus — Power steering pump may fail to start when the ignition is…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V714000 (manufacturer number 22-096-VUC). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.