NHTSA Recall 11V414000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V414000; Date: Aug. 15, 2011
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Micro Bird G5; 2011 Micro Bird G5; 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii; 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Affected Units:: 671
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Micro bird's recall campaign number is 11-046-8wu. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 29, 2011
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