NHTSA Recall 15V544000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V544000; Date: Aug. 31, 2015
If the feeder stud is corroded, a short circuit may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the battery box mounting bolts are missing, the battery and box may detach causing damage to other components.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Micro Bird G5; 2014 Micro Bird G5; 2015 Micro Bird G5
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Affected Units:: 11
Recall Summary:
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 g5 transit buses manufactured March 25, 2013, to may 1, 2015. In the affected buses, the positive battery feeder stud that is attached to the positive cable in the battery box may prematurely corrode. Additionally, bolts designed to mount the battery box may also be missing.
How to Fix:
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the feeder stud components and install a protective cap to prevent corrosion, free of charge. Any missing battery box bolts will be installed. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 extension 364. Micro bird's number for this recall is 15-060-buc.
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: Sep 22, 2015
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