Micro Bird G5 School Bus, MB II School Bus, T-Series School Bus: Electrical system

Date

Sept. 23, 2022

Filed by

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Vehicles

Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023); Micro Bird MB II School Bus (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023); Micro Bird T-Series School Bus (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)

Component

Electrical System

Description of the defect

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro) is recalling certain 2012-2023 G5, 2012-2023 MBII and 2015-2022 T-Series school buses. The power cable that provides electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.

Potentially affected

2753

What can happen

A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will redirect the power cable and secure the power cable connect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-096-VUS.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

March 2, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

22-096-VUS

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Valeo A/C system

Recall number

22V715000

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.