2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Published August 31, 2015 · Recall initiated: August 31, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V545000, published August 31, 2015. Recalling firm: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.; 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables.
What's the hazard
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G5 school buses manufactured March 25, 2013, to May 1, 2015. In the affected buses, the positive battery feeder stud that is attached to the positive cable in the battery box may prematurely corrode. Additionally, bolts designed to mount the battery box may also be missing.
What to do
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the feeder stud components and install a protective cap to prevent corrosion, free of charge. Any missing battery box bolts will be installed. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 extension 364. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-060-BUS.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MICRO BIRD
- Model
- G5 SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2015 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2014 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V545000 on August 31, 2015. Reported hazard: Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G5 school buses manufactured March 25, 2013, to May 1, 2015. In the affected buses, the positive battery feeder stud that is attached to the positive cable in the battery box may prematurely corrode. Additionally, bolts designed to mount the battery box may also be missing.
What should I do if I have this product?
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the feeder stud components and install a protective cap to prevent corrosion, free of charge. Any missing battery box bolts will be installed. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 extension 364. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-060-BUS.
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.