The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V772000·Announced 2021-10-01

Micro Bird Recalls One 2022 G5 Transit Bus for Wheel Alignment Defect

Micro Bird is recalling one 2022 G5 transit bus because an incorrectly installed alignment ring can cause wheel misalignment, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 source states the defect increases the risk of a crash, which fits the 'High' criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling one 2022 G5 transit bus under NHTSA recall number 21V772000. The recall addresses a defect where the alignment ring was installed at an incorrect angle during wheel alignment, which can cause the wheels to become misaligned.

Misaligned wheels may result in uneven tire wear and stress on the suspension, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owners should contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012 or a dealer to have the wheels re-aligned free of charge. Micro Bird's internal recall number is 21-088-AUC.

The recalled product

Product
MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1

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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