The defect
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2022 G5 school buses. During wheel alignment, the alignment ring was installed at an incorrect angle, which can cause the wheels to become misaligned.
The risk
Misaligned wheels may result in uneven tire wear and stress on the suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will re-align the wheels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in November 03, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-088-AUS.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2022 |
Components: WHEELS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2022 | 0 | 12 |
Other wheels recalls in 2021
14 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the wheels; Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. filed 48 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021