Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.: G5 Electric School Buses Recalled for Overheating Charging Port Wires

Agency Publication Date: September 15, 2022

Summary

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling 7 of its 2018-2019 G5 electric school buses because the electrical wires in the vehicle's charging port may have been improperly crimped. This defect can cause the wires to overheat, which significantly increases the risk of a fire. While all affected vehicles were reportedly repaired in November 2022, owners should verify their vehicle's status to ensure the charging port and air conditioning refrigerant were replaced free of charge.

Risk

The improperly crimped wiring can lead to excessive heat buildup during operation or charging, which creates a fire hazard. Owners are advised not to drive these buses until it is confirmed that the repair has been completed.

What You Should Do

Stop driving this vehicle immediately and park it until the recall repair is completed.
Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking for 2018-2019 Micro Bird G5 electric school buses.
Verify if the repair was completed in November 2022 by contacting Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 and referencing recall number 22-095-CUS.
If the repair has not been performed, Micro Bird will coordinate with the manufacturer, Ecotuned, to replace the charging port and air conditioning refrigerant free of charge.
For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Replacement of charging port and air conditioning refrigerant

How to: Contact Micro Bird customer service to coordinate a free repair with the manufacturer, Ecotuned.

Affected Products

Product: 2018-2019 Micro Bird G5 Electric School Bus

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V692000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 7 vehicles(7% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: Yes — park this vehicle until the recall repair is completed

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: November 13, 2022

Notes: 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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 22-095-CUS

Agency Last Updated: April 2, 2024

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Summary

What You Should Do

Stop driving this vehicle immediately and park it until the recall repair is completed.

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking for 2018-2019 Micro Bird G5 electric school buses.

Verify if the repair was completed in November 2022 by contacting Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 and referencing recall number 22-095-CUS.

If the repair has not been performed, Micro Bird will coordinate with the manufacturer, Ecotuned, to replace the charging port and air conditioning refrigerant free of charge.

For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V692000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 7 vehicles(7% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: Yes — park this vehicle until the recall repair is completed

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: November 13, 2022

Notes: 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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 22-095-CUS

Agency Last Updated: April 2, 2024