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Micro Bird G5 School Bus Recall 21V773: Misaligned wheels can cause uneven tire wear and crash risk

NHTSA campaign 21V773, reported October 1, 2021, 3 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

This recall covers certain 2022 school buses where the alignment ring was installed at an incorrect angle during wheel alignment. As a result, the wheels can become misaligned.

Misaligned wheels can cause uneven tire wear and place extra stress on the suspension, which increases the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. Authorized dealers will re-align the wheels at no charge. Owners who received a notification letter can also contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012 and reference recall number 21-088-AUS. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V773Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
WHEELS
Problem
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2022 G5 school buses. During wheel alignment, the alignment ring was installed at an incorrect angle, which can cause the wheels to become misaligned.
Risk
Misaligned wheels may result in uneven tire wear and stress on the suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will re-align the wheels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in November 03, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-088-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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Micro Bird G5 School Bus2022