The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V811000·Announced 2022-10-28

Micro Bird Recalls G5 School Buses Due to Power Steering Defect

Micro Bird is recalling 2019-2022 G5 school buses because a faulty connection may cause sudden loss of power steering and brake assist, increasing crash risk.

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 (power steering/brake assist failure) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2022 Micro Bird G5 school buses. The recall addresses an inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit. This defect may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.

A sudden loss of power steering fluid can lead to a loss of power steering and power brake assist, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the 2019 through 2022 model years of the G5 school bus.

Dealers will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit and replace the power steering lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2022. 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
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
99

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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