NHTSA Recall 14V337000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V337000; Date: Jun. 6, 2014
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Micro Bird G5; 2012 Micro Bird G5; 2013 Micro Bird G5
Component: Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Affected Units:: 38
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 10, 2014
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