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SevereNHTSA·24V297000·Announced 2024-04-26

Micro Bird Recalls G5 School Buses for Brake and Steering Fluid Leak

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

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting braking and steering systems, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (implied by increased crash risk).

Plain-English summary

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2022 G5 school buses. 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 lead to a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash. This defect is related to the service brakes, hydraulic foundation components, and hoses/lines.

Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering lines as necessary, free of charge. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 22V-811; owners must have the new remedy completed even if the vehicle was already remedied under the prior recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 10, 2024. 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
89

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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