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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro) is recalling certain 2012-2023 G5, 2012-2023 MBII and 2015-2022 T-Series school buses. The power cable that provides electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.
- Risk
- A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will redirect the power cable and secure the power cable connect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-096-VUS.
- 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
Certain school buses have a power cable that may not be firmly connected to the power stud on the air conditioning control board. A loose connection can cause the control board to overheat and melt, which increases the risk of a fire.
If you own or operate an affected 2012-2015 G5 or MB II school bus (or related models in the recall range), have the air conditioning power cable checked as soon as possible. An authorized dealer will redirect the power cable and secure the connection as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 2, 2023. You can also contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 and reference recall number 22-096-VUS, or check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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