CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
- Problem
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023 G5 school 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-UUS.
- 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
Certain school buses have U-bolts that secure the front suspension leaf springs to the axle, and these bolts may break. A broken U-bolt can allow the suspension to shift or detach, which increases the risk of a crash.
If you own or operate an affected bus, contact an authorized dealer to have the front suspension inspected. The dealer will replace the main screw and U-bolts as needed, and the repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. You can also contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012, referencing recall number 25-114-UUS.
You can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is affected.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 20232024 |
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