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Micro Bird G5 School Bus Recall 15V545: Corroded Battery Stud Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire

NHTSA campaign 15V545, reported August 31, 2015, 283 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2013-2015 Micro Bird G5 school buses built between March 25, 2013, and May 1, 2015, may have a positive battery feeder stud, attached to the positive cable in the battery box, that corrodes prematurely. Some of these buses may also be missing the bolts that mount the battery box.

A corroded feeder stud can cause a short circuit, which increases the risk of a fire. If the battery box mounting bolts are missing, the battery and box can detach from the bus and damage other components.

The repair is free. Micro Bird will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the feeder stud components, install a protective cap to prevent corrosion, and install any missing battery box bolts at no cost. Owners can contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, extension 364, referencing recall number 15-060-BUS. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V545Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Problem
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G5 school buses manufactured March 25, 2013, to May 1, 2015. In the affected buses, the positive battery feeder stud that is attached to the positive cable in the battery box may prematurely corrode. Additionally, bolts designed to mount the battery box may also be missing.
Risk
If the feeder stud is corroded, a short circuit may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the battery box mounting bolts are missing, the battery and box may detach causing damage to other components.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the feeder stud components and install a protective cap to prevent corrosion, free of charge. Any missing battery box bolts will be installed. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 extension 364. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-060-BUS.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

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