12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 15V-544 · 2013–2015 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. recall 15V-544 covers 11 2013–2015 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.

0%
Vehicles repaired0 of 11 · 2017 Q1
Vehicles affected111 model
ReportedAug 31, 2015Owners notified Sep 22, 2015
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 15V544000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

The 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.

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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

0%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2015 Q32017 Q1
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from March 25, 2013 to May 1, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.