Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 14V-337 · 2011–2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. recall 14V-337 covers 38 2011–2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 3% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V337000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
3%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 20, 2010 to June 13, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.