The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V707000·Announced 2024-09-20

Micro Bird Recalls 2023-2024 G5 School Buses for Engine Belt Tensioner Defect

Micro Bird is recalling 2023-2024 G5 school buses because a failing engine drive belt tensioner can cause power steering loss or engine overheating.

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 (engine drive belt tensioner) that can lead to loss of power steering and increased risk of crash or fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2024 G5 school buses. The recall addresses a defect where the engine drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loose drive belt.

A loose drive belt can result in a loss of power steering, or a loss of alternator and water pump function, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the engine may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Dealers will replace the engine drive belt tensioner and belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2024. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 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
96

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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