The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V376000·Announced 2019-05-16

Micro Bird Recalls 2018-2019 School Buses for Solenoid Overheating Risk

Micro Bird is recalling 2018-2019 G5 and T-Series school buses because a heavy-duty solenoid may overheat nearby components, potentially causing vehicle stoppage or fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (solenoid overheating) that poses a significant risk of fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Micro Bird Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 G5 Transit Buses, G5 School Buses, and T-Series School Buses. The recall addresses a defect in the heavy-duty solenoid, which may overheat nearby components, possibly causing them to malfunction.

If these components malfunction, the vehicle may unexpectedly stop, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the nearby components or wiring overheat, there is an increased risk of fire.

Micro Bird Corporation will notify owners and provide field modification instructions and a replacement solenoid free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2019. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS, T-SERIES SCHOOL BUS, G5 TRANSIT BUS
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
71

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 (3)

  • G5 SCHOOL BUS
  • T-SERIES SCHOOL BUS
  • G5 TRANSIT BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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