MICRO BIRD G5 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V234000

Make Model Year
MICRO BIRD G5 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-04-25 2017-04-06 2017-04-10

Production Dates: 2015-09-01 - 2017-04-01

Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17-069-CUS

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 43

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. "Micro Bird" is recalling certain 2016-2017 G5 school buses, equipped with certain Generation 4 Propane Conversion Kits. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.

Consequence

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Micro Bird will notify owners, and Roush CleanTech dealers will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoid coils, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2017. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service 1-819-477-2012, or Roush CleanTech at 1-800-597-6874. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-069-CUS.

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.