MICRO BIRD G5 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V376000

Make Model Year
MICRO BIRD G5 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-07-11 2019-05-16 2019-05-16

Production Dates: 2018-11-01 - 2019-05-01

Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19-081-SUS

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 71

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. "Micro Bird" is recalling certain 2018-2019 GT and T-Series school buses. The heavy duty solenoid may overheat nearby components, possibly causing them to malfunction.

Consequence

If the nearby components malfunction, the vehicle may unexpectedly stop, increasing the risk of crash. If the nearby components or wiring overheat, there is an increased risk of fire.

Remedy

Micro Bird Corporation will notify owners, and provide field modification instructions and a replacement solenoid, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 19-081-SUS.

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.