Recall 21V039000: 2013–2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2013–2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 1, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 564
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Micro Bird G5 school buses with electrical wiring, routed behind the driver's seat, that may have been damaged during rivet installation.
The risk
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.
The fix
Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will provide field modification instructions, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-086-WUC.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2019 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2020 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2013 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2014 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2015 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2016 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2017 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2018 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
- 2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V039000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21-086-WUC
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Mar 24, 2021
- Components
- Electrical system:wiring (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology