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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Problem
- Corp. Mirco Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2022 G5 school buses. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering lines as necessary, free of charge. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 22V-811 and owners will need to have the new remedy completed even if their vehicle was remedied under the prior recall. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2024. Owners may contact Mirco Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-107-FUS.
- 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
The power steering pressure line on these school buses may have an inadequate connection to the brake hydroboost unit. Over time, this can lead to a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
If the fluid is lost suddenly, you can lose both power steering and power brake assist, which makes the bus harder to steer and stop and increases the risk of a crash. Owners who previously had this issue addressed under recall 22V-811 still need the new remedy, even if their bus was already repaired under that recall.
Take the bus to an authorized dealer. The dealer will inspect the power steering lines and replace them as needed at no cost to you. Owners can also contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, and you can check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2019202020212022 |
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