CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 MBII and G5 transit buses. An inactive electrical harness that is secured in an opening in the B-pillar may become damaged from sharp edges inside the opening.
- Risk
- A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will secure the electrical harness and remove the fuse linked to the main cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-092-HUS.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
An inactive electrical harness routed through an opening in the B-pillar can rub against sharp edges inside that opening. Over time the harness may be damaged, which can cause a short circuit.
A damaged electrical harness that short circuits increases the risk of a vehicle fire. The recall covers certain transit buses with this harness.
Authorized dealers will secure the electrical harness and remove the fuse linked to the main cable, at no cost to you. Owners may also contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle