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2013-2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus recall: cables

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. reported this safety recall on August 31, 2015. It covers about 283 vehicles.

vehicles affected
283
reported
Aug 31, 2015
owners notified
Sep 22, 2015

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

What is wrong
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G5 school buses manufactured March 25, 2013, to May 1, 2015. In the affected buses, the positive battery feeder stud that is attached to the positive cable in the battery box may prematurely corrode. Additionally, bolts designed to mount the battery box may also be missing.
Risk
If the feeder stud is corroded, a short circuit may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the battery box mounting bolts are missing, the battery and box may detach causing damage to other components.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the feeder stud components and install a protective cap to prevent corrosion, free of charge. Any missing battery box bolts will be installed. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1‑819‑477‑2012 extension 364. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-060-BUS.

Recall number 15V545000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V545000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus cables?

Yes. Recall 15V545000, reported on August 31, 2015, covers about 283 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V545000?

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the feeder stud components and install a protective cap to prevent corrosion, free of charge. Any missing battery box bolts will be installed. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1‑819‑477‑2012 extension 364. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-060-BUS.

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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