2011-2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. reported this safety recall on June 6, 2014. It covers about 38 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 38
reported: Jun 6, 2014
owners notified: Jul 10, 2014

Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong: Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Micro Bird G5 school buses manufactured September 20, 2010, through June 13, 2013, and equipped with a Roush CleanTech LLC propane fuel system. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected vehicles may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fitting with a new stainless steel fitting, free of charge. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1‑819‑477‑2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 14-057-RSU.

Recall number 14V337000

Affected vehicles

Micro Bird G5 School Bus 2011-2013 2011 2012 2013

Questions about recall 14V337000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 14V337000, reported on June 6, 2014, covers about 38 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V337000?

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fitting with a new stainless steel fitting, free of charge. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1‑819‑477‑2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 14-057-RSU.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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