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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
- Problem
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2024 G5 school buses. The engine drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loose drive belt.
- Risk
- A loose drive belt can result in a loss of power steering, or a loss of alternator and water pump function, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the engine may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine drive belt tensioner and belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2024. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-111-GUS.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A part in the engine drive belt system, the belt tensioner, may fail. When it does, the drive belt can become loose. A loose belt can cause a loss of power steering and a loss of alternator and water pump function, which raises the risk of a crash. The engine may also overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.
If you own an affected vehicle, a dealer will replace the engine drive belt tensioner and the drive belt at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2024. You can also contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012 and reference recall number 24-111-GUS.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is included, and schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 20232024 |
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