Micro Bird G5 School Bus, G5 Transit Bus: Wiring

Date

Feb. 1, 2021

Filed by

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Vehicles

Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021); Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)

Component

Electrical System › Wiring

Description of the defect

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Micro Bird G5 vehicles with electrical wiring, routed behind the driver's seat, that may have been damaged during rivet installation.

Potentially affected

5413

What can happen

If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will provide field modification instructions, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-086-WUS.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

March 24, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

21-086-WUS

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Electrical harness

Recall number

21V036000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.