Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.: MBII, G5, and T-Series Transit Buses Recalled for Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: September 23, 2022

Summary

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling 45 transit buses, including 2013-2022 G5, 2015-2019 T-Series, and 2012-2015 MBII models. The power cable providing electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board. Micro Bird dealers will redirect and secure the power cable connection free of charge to prevent the board from overheating.

Risk

A loose power cable connection can cause the air conditioning control board to overheat and melt, which significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking for these models: 2013-2022 Micro Bird G5, 2015-2019 Micro Bird T-Series, or 2012-2015 Micro Bird MBII transit buses.
Contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012 to verify if your specific unit is part of the recall (Recall number 22-096-VUC).
Schedule a free repair with an authorized dealer who will redirect and secure the air conditioning power cable connection.
For additional information or questions, 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

Free repair of the air conditioning control board power cable connection.

How to: Contact a dealer to have the power cable redirected and the connection secured to the power stud free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2013-2022 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus

Product: 2015-2019 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus

Product: 2012-2015 Micro Bird MBII Transit Bus

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V714000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 45 vehicles(45% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: March 2, 2023

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 #: 22-096-VUC

Agency Last Updated: March 30, 2023

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking for these models: 2013-2022 Micro Bird G5, 2015-2019 Micro Bird T-Series, or 2012-2015 Micro Bird MBII transit buses.

Contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012 to verify if your specific unit is part of the recall (Recall number 22-096-VUC).

Schedule a free repair with an authorized dealer who will redirect and secure the air conditioning power cable connection.

For additional information or questions, 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: 22V714000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 45 vehicles(45% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: March 2, 2023

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 #: 22-096-VUC

Agency Last Updated: March 30, 2023