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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there recalls for the 2019 MICRO BIRD G5-COMMERCIAL-BUS?
- There are 21 recall(s) for the 2019 MICRO BIRD G5-COMMERCIAL-BUS, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 251493 [USA]: 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.
Corp. Mirco bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2019-2022 g5 school buses. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid. the remedy is currently under development. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 22v-811 and owners will need to have the new remedy completed even if their vehicle was remedied under the prior recall. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 19, 2024. Owners may contact mirco bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 24-107-fus. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 256989 [USA]: An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling one 2019 g5 bus. A lin gateway module may fail causing the defrosting system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems." dealer will replace the lin gateway module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 13, 2024. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 24-105-cuc. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 248665 [USA]: Seats that detach may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 and 2021 g5 transit buses. The seats located over the fuel filler and equipped with seat belts may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." dealers will repair the seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 5, 2023. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 23-103-puc. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 240444 [USA]: 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.
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2019-2022 micro bird g5 school buses. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid. 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 december 22, 2022. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 22-097-pus. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 239160 [USA]: 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.
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling one 2019 micro bird g5 transit bus. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid. 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. The owner notification letter were mailed december 22, 2022. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 22-097-puc. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 247293 [USA]: A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro) is recalling certain 2012-2023 g5, 2012-2023 mbii and 2015-2022 t-series school buses. The power cable that provides electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board. dealers will redirect the power cable and secure the power cable connect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 2, 2023. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 22-096-vus. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 238364 [USA]: An improperly crimped wire may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 g5 electric school buses. Electrical wires in the vehicle charging port may have been improperly crimped. owners are advised not to drive these buses until the repair has been completed. Micro bird will work coordinate with the manufacturer of the charging port, ecotuned, to replace the charging port and the air conditioning refrigerant, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired in november 2022. Owners may contact micro bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 22-095-cus. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 190245 [USA]: A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 mbii and g5 transit buses. An inactive electrical harness that is secured in an opening in the b-pillar may become damaged from sharp edges inside the opening. dealers will secure the electrical harness and remove the fuse linked to the main cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 20, 2022. Owners may contact micro bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 22-092-hus. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 203042 [USA]: A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 mbii and g5 school buses. An inactive electrical harness that is secured in an opening in the b-pillar may become damaged from sharp edges inside the opening. dealers will secure the electrical harness and remove the fuse linked to the main cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 20, 2022. Owners may contact micro bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 22-092-huc. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 230086 [USA]: Occupants may have to unfold the seat to access the exit handle and instructions, delaying an emergency evacuation and increasing the risk of injury.
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 g5 transit buses. The fold-away seat, adjacent to a side emergency exit, may obstruct access to the emergency exit release handle and instruction label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." micro bird will provide inspection instructions to owners. Dealers will apply a new instruction label or relocate the emergency exit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 15, 2022. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 21-089-fuc. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 206013 [USA]: The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2003-2022 mbii, t-series, and g5 school buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open. dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 8, 2021. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 21-087-dus. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 202966 [USA]: The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2003-2015 mbii, 2015-2021 t-series, and 2006-2022 g5 transit buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open. dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 9, 2021. Owners may contact micro bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 21-087-duc. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 179943 [USA]: If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 micro bird g5 school buses with electrical wiring, routed behind the driver's seat, that may have been damaged during rivet installation. micro bird will notify owners and dealers will provide field modification instructions, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin march 22, 2021. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 21-086-wuc. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 160204 [USA]: If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2014-2021 micro bird g5 vehicles with electrical wiring, routed behind the driver's seat, that may have been damaged during rivet installation. micro bird will notify owners and dealers will provide field modification instructions, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin march 24, 2021. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 21-086-wus. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 150980 [USA]: If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2004-2021 t-series, g5, and mbii school buses. The emergency door retaining device may fail to keep the door in an open position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to repair the emergency door retaining device, free of charge. The recall april 24, 2020. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 20-084-rus. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 143045 [USA]: If the nearby components malfunction, the vehicle may unexpectedly stop, increasing the risk of crash. if the nearby components or wiring overheat, there is an increased risk of fire.
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 gt and t-series school buses. The heavy duty solenoid may overheat nearby components, possibly causing them to malfunction. micro bird corporation will notify owners, and provide field modification instructions and a replacement solenoid, free of charge. The recall began july 11, 2019. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 19-081-sus. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 2021779 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
Issue: on certain buses, a fold-away seat was placed next to the emergency exit window. When the seat is folded, it may block the instruction label and release handle for the emergency exit. As a result, you may not be able to open the exit window without unfolding the seat. Safety risk: an emergency exit that is difficult to open could slow your exit from the bus in an emergency. This could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective action: micro bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a dealer to have your vehicle(s) inspected and repaired.
Recall 2021750 [Canada]: Label
Issue: this recall affects certain buses altered by dynamic specialty vehicles to carry wheelchair passengers. After the buses were modified, the company didn't apply an altered vehicle label with an updated cargo-carrying capacity. As a result, a person might overload the bus with cargo. This could lead to poor handling or a tire failure. Safety risk: poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: dynamic specialty vehicles will send each owner an altered vehicle label with an updated cargo-carrying capacity. If you would like help to install it, you should contact dynamic specialty vehicles.
Recall 2021436 [Canada]: Structure
Issue: on certain buses, the service door may not be adjusted correctly. As a result, the door panels may get stuck when the emergency release handle is used, or may not open when force is applied to the door. Additionally, the exterior emergency release handle may not allow the service door to be opened from outside of the bus. Safety risk: a door that cannot be opened could delay exiting the bus in an emergency. This could also delay emergency response. Both of these issues could increase the risk of injury. Corrective actions: micro bird will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a dealer to adjust the service door. Alternatively, micro bird will provide owners instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door.
Recall 2021047 [Canada]: Electrical
Issue: on certain vehicles, wires and/or connectors located in the wall behind the driver's seat may have been damaged during the assembly process. Also, metal shavings could have fallen into an electrical connector. Damaged wires or connectors could cause lights and accessories not to work properly, or could create a short circuit. Safety risk: a short circuit could create the risk of a fire. Corrective actions: micro bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect the wiring and connectors, and repair any damage that is found.
Recall 2022219 [Canada]: Electrical
Issue: on certain buses, an unused wiring harness located in the b-pillar area could become damaged. If this happens, the wires could short circuit. Note: this recall only affects buses built on a general motors chassis. Safety risk: a short circuit could create the risk of a fire. Corrective actions: micro bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect the wiring and correct this problem.
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