MICRO BIRD G5 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V692000

Make Model Year
MICRO BIRD G5 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-11-13 2022-09-15 2022-09-16

Production Dates: 2016-01-01 - 2018-04-01

Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22-095-CUS

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. "Micro Bird" is recalling certain 2018-2019 G5 electric school buses. Electrical wires in the vehicle charging port may have been improperly crimped.

Consequence

An improperly crimped wire may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive these buses until the repair has been completed. Micro Bird will work coordinate with the manufacturer of the charging port, Ecotuned, to replace the charging port and the air conditioning refrigerant, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired in November 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-095-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.nhtsa.gov.