2018–2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus Recall: Electrical wires in the vehicle charging port may have been improperly…
NHTSA campaign 22V692000 · Electrical System · filed Sep 15, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 G5 electric school buses. Electrical wires in the vehicle charging port may have been improperly crimped.
The risk
An improperly crimped wire may overheat, 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
Owners are advised not to drive these buses until the repair has been completed. Micro Bird will work coordinate with the manufacturer of the charging port, Ecotuned, to replace the charging port and the air conditioning refrigerant, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired in November 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-095-CUS.
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 | 2018, 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V692000 (manufacturer number 22-095-CUS). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.