Recall 19V376000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Report Date
20190516
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS
2018 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
2018 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES SCHOOL BUS
2019 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
2019 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES SCHOOL BUS

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.