NHTSA Campaign 11V414000 — MICRO BIRD G5 2010 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Reference copy of an official recall record (no advice provided). Campaign: 11V414000. Vehicle: MICRO BIRD G5. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 11V414000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | MICRO BIRD G5 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Manufacturer | CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | 11-046-8WU |
Official summary
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 AND MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2009, THROUGH MARCH 16, 2011. THE WIRE ON THE 8-WAY FLASHING LIGHT POWER CIRCUIT IS TOO SMALL CAUSING THE TERMINAL CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT. IF THE CONNECTION FAILS, THE 8- WAY SYSTEM WILL STOP WORKING.
Official consequence
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.
Official remedy
MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE AN UPRATED WIRING KIT WITH A RELAY, FREE OF CHARGE. MICRO BIRD WILL REIMBURSE FOR LABOR. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012.
Official notes
MICRO BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11-046-8WU.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 88556 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 11V414000 |
| Make | MICRO BIRD |
| Model | G5 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | 11-046-8WU |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Manufacturer Name | CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2009-10-01 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2011-03-16 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 671 |
| Action Date | 2011-09-29 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. |
| Report Date | 2011-08-15 |
| Notification Date | 2011-08-15 |
| Official Summary | MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 AND MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2009, THROUGH MARCH 16, 2011. THE WIRE ON THE 8-WAY FLASHING LIGHT POWER CIRCUIT IS TOO SMALL CAUSING THE TERMINAL CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT. IF THE CONNECTION FAILS, THE 8- WAY SYSTEM WILL STOP WORKING. |
| Official Consequence | 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. |
| Official Remedy | MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE AN UPRATED WIRING KIT WITH A RELAY, FREE OF CHARGE. MICRO BIRD WILL REIMBURSE FOR LABOR. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012. |
| Official Notes / Contact | MICRO BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11-046-8WU.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000043000000844771000000207 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |