MICRO BIRD G5 2022: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V811000

Make Model Year
MICRO BIRD G5 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-12-22 2022-10-28 2022-10-28

Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22-097-PUS

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 99

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. "Micro Bird" is recalling certain 2019-2022 Micro Bird G5 school buses. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.

Consequence

A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-097-PUS.

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.