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HighNHTSA·22V812000·Announced 2022-10-28

Micro Bird Recalls One 2019 G5 Transit Bus for Brake Fluid Leak

Micro Bird is recalling one 2019 G5 transit bus because a faulty connection may cause power steering fluid loss, reducing brake assist and increasing crash risk.

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 structural vehicle defect affecting braking and steering systems that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling one 2019 Micro Bird G5 transit bus. The recall addresses an inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit, which may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.

A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

A dealer 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 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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