Recall 15V545000: 2013–2015 Micro Bird G5 School BUS

Report received

Aug 31, 2015

Manufacturer

Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

Potentially affected

283vehicles

Model years

2013–2015

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2013 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
• 2014 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints
• 2015 Micro Bird G5 School BUS0 complaints