Micro Bird G5 School BUS (2019-2022): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 24V297000 · Apr 26, 2024 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
89
vehicles affected
89
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24V297000
- Date
- Apr 26, 2024
- Maker
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Units affected
- 89
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Hose, piping, and connections
- Model years
- 2019-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Corp. Mirco Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2022 G5 school buses. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
What can happen
A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering lines as necessary, free of charge. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 22V-811 and owners will need to have the new remedy completed even if their vehicle was remedied under the prior recall. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2024. Owners may contact Mirco Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-107-FUS.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird | G5 School Bus | 2019-2022 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 24V297000?
1 model: Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2019-2022), about 89 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 24V297000?
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering lines as necessary, free of charge. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 22V-811 and owners will need to have the new remedy completed even if their vehicle was remedied under the prior recall. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2024.
What can happen?
A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.