2012–2022 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus, Micro Bird T-series Transit Bus: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 22V714000 · 45 units potentially affected · filed Sep 23, 2022
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V714000
- Manufacturer no.
- 22-096-VUC
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Units affected
- 45
- Report received
- Sep 23, 2022
- Owner letters
- Mar 2, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- 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