2012–2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, Micro Bird MB II School Bus, Micro Bird T-series School Bus: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 22V715000 · 2,753 units potentially affected · filed Sep 23, 2022
What's wrong
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro) is recalling certain 2012-2023 G5, 2012-2023 MBII and 2015-2022 T-Series school 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 customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-096-VUS.
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
- 22V715000
- Manufacturer no.
- 22-096-VUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Units affected
- 2,753
- Report received
- Sep 23, 2022
- Owner letters
- Mar 2, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
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Vehicles covered
- Micro Bird G5 School Bus 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Micro Bird MB II School Bus 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Micro Bird T-series School Bus 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022