CarRecallWatch- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Problem
- Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MBII and G5 school buses manufactured May 21, 2014, to November 24, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a camber caster kit bolt that was insufficiently torqued, causing the bolt to come loose.
- Risk
- An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will correct the torque, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 10-065-AUS.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some school buses from model years 2014 to 2016 may have a camber caster kit bolt that was not tightened to the correct torque at the factory. Over time, the bolt can come loose and fall out, which can knock the vehicle out of alignment.
A misaligned vehicle may be harder to control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk, particularly on a vehicle used to transport children.
The repair is free. Micro Bird will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will correct the bolt torque at no cost. You can contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 and reference recall number 10-065-AUS, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird MB II School Bus | 201420152016 |