The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V234000·Announced 2017-04-06

Micro Bird Recalls 2016-2017 G5 School Buses for Fuel Valve Defect

Micro Bird is recalling 2016-2017 G5 school buses with specific propane kits because a fuel valve may short circuit, causing the engine to shut off while driving.

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-harm product (vehicle) where an engine stall increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 G5 school buses equipped with specific Generation 4 Propane Conversion Kits. The recall involves 43 vehicles. The defect is located in the fuel control valve solenoid, which may short circuit. This failure shuts off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities were reported in the source text.

Micro Bird will notify owners, and Roush CleanTech dealers will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoid coils free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2017. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 or Roush CleanTech at 1-800-597-6874. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-069-CUS.

The recalled product

Product
MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
43

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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