Micro Bird G5 School BUS (2011-2013): Fuel system, other
Recall 14V337000 · Jun 6, 2014 · Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
38
vehicles affected
38
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V337000
- Date
- Jun 6, 2014
- Maker
- Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Units affected
- 38
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, other > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2011-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird | G5 School Bus | 2011-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V337000?
1 model: Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2011-2013), about 38 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.