Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus: U-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Date

April 8, 2025

Filed by

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Vehicles

Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus (2023)

Component

Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle

Description of the defect

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023 G5 transit buses. The u-bolts securing the suspension blades may break.

Potentially affected

3

What can happen

A broken bolt may allow the suspension to shift or detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace main screw and the u-bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-114-UUC.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

May 22, 2025

Manufacturer campaign number

25-114-UUC

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

U-Bolt · U-bolt holding the suspension blades

Recall number

25V222000

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.