Micro Bird G5 School BUS, MB II School BUS (2010-2011): Electrical system
Recall 11V414000 · Aug 15, 2011 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
671
vehicles affected
671
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11V414000
- Date
- Aug 15, 2011
- Maker
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Units affected
- 671
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 2010-2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 AND MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2009, THROUGH MARCH 16, 2011. THE WIRE ON THE 8-WAY FLASHING LIGHT POWER CIRCUIT IS TOO SMALL CAUSING THE TERMINAL CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT. IF THE CONNECTION FAILS, THE 8- WAY SYSTEM WILL STOP WORKING.
What can happen
IN ABSENCE OF THE FLASHING LIGHTS, A VEHICLE APPROACHING A SCHOOL BUS THAT IS LOADING OR UNLOADING STUDENTS, MAY NOT STOP. THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH OF A PASSENGER.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE AN UPRATED WIRING KIT WITH A RELAY, FREE OF CHARGE. MICRO BIRD WILL REIMBURSE FOR LABOR. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird | G5 School Bus | 2010-2011 |
| Micro Bird | MB II School Bus | 2010-2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 11V414000?
2 models: Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2010-2011), Micro Bird MB II School Bus (2010-2011), about 671 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 11V414000?
MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE AN UPRATED WIRING KIT WITH A RELAY, FREE OF CHARGE. MICRO BIRD WILL REIMBURSE FOR LABOR. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012.
What can happen?
IN ABSENCE OF THE FLASHING LIGHTS, A VEHICLE APPROACHING A SCHOOL BUS THAT IS LOADING OR UNLOADING STUDENTS, MAY NOT STOP. THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH OF A PASSENGER.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.