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Micro Bird G5 School Bus Recall 19V376: Overheating Solenoid Can Stall Bus or Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 19V376, reported May 16, 2019, 71 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A heavy duty solenoid in certain buses may overheat, which can cause nearby electrical components to malfunction. If those components fail, the vehicle may stop unexpectedly, raising the risk of a crash. Overheating components or wiring can also increase the risk of fire.

The manufacturer will notify owners and provide field modification instructions and a replacement solenoid at no cost. Owners can contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 and reference recall number 19-081-SUS. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V376Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GT and T-Series school buses. The heavy duty solenoid may overheat nearby components, possibly causing them to malfunction.
Risk
If the nearby components malfunction, the vehicle may unexpectedly stop, increasing the risk of crash. If the nearby components or wiring overheat, there is an increased risk of fire.
Remedy
Micro Bird Corporation will notify owners, and provide field modification instructions and a replacement solenoid, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 19-081-SUS.
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

Micro Bird G5 School Bus2018
Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus20182019
Micro Bird T-Series School Bus20182019