The defect
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2024 G5 school buses. The engine drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loose drive belt.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the engine drive belt tensioner and belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2024. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-111-GUS.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2023, 2024 |
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
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 | 2023 | 0 | 12 |
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2024 | 0 | 11 |
Other engine and engine cooling recalls in 2024
27 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the engine and engine cooling; Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. filed 48 campaigns in all.
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