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SevereNHTSA·15V545000·Announced 2015-08-31

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

Micro Bird is recalling 283 G5 school buses due to corroding battery studs that may cause fires or component damage.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing mounting bolts) and a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G5 school buses manufactured between March 25, 2013, and May 1, 2015. The recall involves 283 vehicles where the positive battery feeder stud 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 occur, 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, install a protective cap to prevent corrosion, and install any missing battery box bolts free of charge. 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 SCHOOL BUS
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
283

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 SCHOOL BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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