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HighNHTSA·15V544000·Announced 2015-08-31

Micro Bird Recalls 2013-2015 G5 Transit Buses for Battery Fire Risk

Micro Bird is recalling 2013-2015 G5 transit buses because corroded battery studs may cause short circuits and fires, or missing bolts may cause battery detachment.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to electrical short circuits and potential component damage, which fits the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G5 transit buses manufactured between March 25, 2013, and May 1, 2015. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the positive battery feeder stud attached to the positive cable in the battery box may prematurely corrode. Additionally, bolts designed to mount the battery box may be missing.

If the feeder stud corrodes, 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.

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 also be installed. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 extension 364 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
11

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • G5 TRANSIT BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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