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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 21V036📅 Feb 1, 2021

2014–2021 Micro Bird G5 School BUS & 2014–2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit BUS recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 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 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.

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
21V036000
Manufacturer recall #
21-086-WUS
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Vehicles affected
5,413
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Owner phone
1-819-477-2012
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 24, 2021
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 21V036 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 21V036?

2014–2021 Micro Bird G5 School BUS & 2014–2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit BUS. 5,413 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.