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- SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
- Problem
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023 G5 transit buses. The u-bolts securing the suspension blades may break.
- Risk
- A broken bolt may allow the suspension to shift or detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace main screw and the u-bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-114-UUC.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The U-bolts that attach the front leaf springs to the axle on certain 2023 G5 transit buses may break. These bolts hold the suspension blades in place.
If a bolt breaks, the suspension may shift or detach from the axle, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the main screw and U-bolts and replace them as needed. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. You can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012 with recall number 25-114-UUC, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2023 |
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