2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus — Electrical system: wiring
Published August 15, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 15, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V414000, published August 15, 2011. Recalling firm: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.; 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus — Electrical system: wiring.
What's the hazard
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 AND MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2009, THROUGH MARCH 16, 2011. THE WIRE ON THE 8-WAY FLASHING LIGHT POWER CIRCUIT IS TOO SMALL CAUSING THE TERMINAL CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT. IF THE CONNECTION FAILS, THE 8- WAY SYSTEM WILL STOP WORKING.
What to do
MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE AN UPRATED WIRING KIT WITH A RELAY, FREE OF CHARGE. MICRO BIRD WILL REIMBURSE FOR LABOR. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MICRO BIRD
- Model
- G5 SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Lot
- 2010 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2010 MICRO BIRD MB II SCHOOL BUS | 2011 MICRO BIRD MB II SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus — Electrical system: wiring recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V414000 on August 15, 2011. Reported hazard: MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 AND MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2009, THROUGH MARCH 16, 2011. THE WIRE ON THE 8-WAY FLASHING LIGHT POWER CIRCUIT IS TOO SMALL CAUSING THE TERMINAL CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT. IF THE CONNECTION FAILS, THE 8- WAY SYSTEM WILL STOP WORKING.
What should I do if I have this product?
MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE AN UPRATED WIRING KIT WITH A RELAY, FREE OF CHARGE. MICRO BIRD WILL REIMBURSE FOR LABOR. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MICRO BIRD. Model: G5 SCHOOL BUS.