Loose Power Cable May Cause Fire

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2026 G5 transit buses. The power cable providing electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.

Risk / consequence

A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the power cable and power stud as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-118-SVC.

Chronology of events

1. October 2025

   Following reports in October 2025 regarding localized heat damages to the air conditioning control in a vehicle manufactured in March 2025 by Corporation Micro Bird Inc. in Drummondville, an investigation was launched to determine the source of the incidents. It was then discovered that a claim for heat damages had been submitted in September 23, 2024, for similar circumstances. It was determined, from the location of the damages on the board for the March 2025 vehicle, that the connection between the power cable and the power stud becoming loose was probably the cause of the damages and fire incidents. Since vehicles built at Micro Bird USA LLC are manufactured with the same material and procedures as those built by Corporation Micro Bird Inc., it was decided on December 2, 2025, to recall the vehicles equipped with a Spheros air conditioning system, for which the power cable was either connected or reconnected to the power stud during vehicle manufacture Micro Bird USA LLC is not aware of any other claim or complaints or any incidents regarding this defect.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

Dec 29, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 No Dealers

Owner notification

Jan 26, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026 Phased Recall

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