MICRO BIRD G5 2015: WHEELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V884000

Make Model Year
MICRO BIRD G5 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-01-18 2015-12-29 2015-12-29

Production Dates: 2014-09-05 - 2015-11-24

Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15-065-AUC

Component: WHEELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 42

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. "Micro Bird" is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MBII and G5 transit buses manufactured September 5, 2014, to November 24, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a camber caster kit bolt that was insufficiently torqued, causing the bolt to come loose.

Consequence

An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers correct the torque, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-065-AUC.

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.