12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 15V-545 · 2013–2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. recall 15V-545 covers 283 2013–2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 33% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V545000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G5 school 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.
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-BUS.
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
33%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
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.