MICRO BIRD G5 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V544000

Make Model Year
MICRO BIRD G5 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-09-22 2015-08-31 2015-08-31

Production Dates: 2013-03-25 - 2015-05-01

Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15-060-BUC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. "Micro Bird" is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G5 transit buses manufactured March 25, 2013, to May 1, 2015. In the affected buses, the positive battery feeder stud that is attached to the positive cable in the battery box may prematurely corrode. Additionally, bolts designed to mount the battery box may also be missing.

Consequence

If the feeder stud is corroded, a short circuit may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the battery box mounting bolts are missing, the battery and box may detach causing damage to other components.

Remedy

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the feeder stud components and install a protective cap to prevent corrosion, free of charge. Any missing battery box bolts will be installed. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 extension 364. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-060-BUC.

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.safercar.gov.