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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Micro Bird G5 school buses with electrical wiring, routed behind the driver's seat, that may have been damaged during rivet installation.
- Risk
- If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will provide field modification instructions, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-086-WUC.
- 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
Certain buses have electrical wiring routed behind the driver's seat that may have been damaged during rivet installation. If the cabling is damaged, some safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short circuit may occur, which increases the risk of a fire.
The manufacturer, Micro Bird, Inc., will notify owners, and dealers will perform a field modification to address the wiring. The repair is free of charge. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 and reference recall number 21-086-WUC. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021.
If you own or operate one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 201320142015201620172018201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2013201420152016201720182019 |