Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUS

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

  • Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    An insufficiently retained seat can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    In the event of a crash, the metal ceiling panel may separate from the interior compartment structure, increasing the risk of injury to a passenger.

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    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS

    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.

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    SEATSUS

    An improperly attached seat can detach in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSUS

    An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEATSUS

    If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSUS

    In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.

  • Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    SEATSUS

    If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that a fire may start or spread.

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    OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLYUS

    Absence of the reflective decal would reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    IN ABSENCE OF THE FLASHING LIGHTS, A VEHICLE APPROACHING A SCHOOL BUS THAT IS LOADING OR UNLOADING STUDENTS, MAY NOT STOP. THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH OF A PASSENGER.

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    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEUS

    If the belt anchorage plate detaches from the wall and cannot properly restrain a passenger it can increase the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    A WIRE WITH DAMAGED INSULATION MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH CAN LEAD TO A FIRE.

  • Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    SEATSUS

    In the event of a rear end collision, the seat occupant's head may contact the D-ring mounting stud, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERUS

    An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

  • Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERUS

    An impaired seat belt pretensioner may not tighten the seat belt as intended, increasing the risks of injury during a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUS

    THE DRIVER COULD ERRONEOUSLY THINK THAT THE SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM IS DEPLOYED WHILE THE FIRST SET OF 4 RED LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. THIS CONDITION INCREASES RISK OF INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS.

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    SEATSUS

    IF THE SEAT CUSHION IS NOT FULLY LATCHED TO THE SEAT STRUCTURE, IT COULD FLIP UP OUT OF POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

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    STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE METAL CEILING PANEL MAY PARTIALLY SEPARATE FROM THE BODY STRUCTURE CREATING AN OPENING. A PASSENGER IS AT RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY IF THEY ARE EJECTED OR STRIKE THE CEILING PANEL.

  • Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    If the nearby components malfunction, the vehicle may unexpectedly stop, increasing the risk of crash. If the nearby components or wiring overheat, there is an increased risk of fire.

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    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    WHEN THE PLATFORM OVERRUNS THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL AND STOPS AT AN ANGLE FROM 15-20 DEGREES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON IN A WHEELCHAIR TO TIP OVER AND FOR SOMEONE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM TO FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

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    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONSUS

    A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENTUS

    An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIORUS

    In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus, increasing the risk of injury.

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    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:US

    An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    Insufficiently attached panels may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

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    STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    Incorrectly attached rub rails may not offer adequate protection against an impact, increasing the risk of injury.

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    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    Wheelchair track anchorages that detach may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    WHEELSUS

    Misaligned wheels may result in uneven tire wear and stress on the suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSUS

    If roof crushes more than the rollover standards allow for the weight and configuration of the bus, the occupants have a greater risk of injury in the event of a rollover crash.

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    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORUS

    The door panel may remain in the open position or open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of passenger being injured falling out of the bus.

  • Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYSUS

    A loose drive belt can result in a loss of power steering, or a loss of alternator and water pump function, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the engine may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLEUS

    A broken bolt may allow the suspension to shift or detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

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    SEATSUS

    IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT MAY NOT ABSORB SUFFICIENT ENERGY TO RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED AND IT COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANT.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGSUS

    A damaged oil like may leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

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    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:US

    An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORUS

    The door panel may remain in the open position or open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of passenger being injured falling out of the bus.

  • Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXITUS

    If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEMUS

    The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:US

    An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.