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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 15V545📅 Aug 31, 2015

2013–2015 Micro Bird G5 School BUS recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

If the feeder stud is corroded, a short circuit may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the battery box mounting bolts are missing, the battery and box may detach causing damage to other components.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V545000
Manufacturer recall #
15-060-BUS
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Vehicles affected
283
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Owner phone
1-819-477-2012
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 22, 2015
Built
Mar 25, 2013 – May 1, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V545 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V545?

2013–2015 Micro Bird G5 School BUS. 283 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Micro Bird dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-819-477-2012.