MICRO BIRD — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-09-20

Micro Bird G5 school buses, engine drive belt tensioner may fail

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-09-20
Manufacturer	Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Models affected	G5
Model year	2023-2024
Units affected	96
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._x000D_ 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.
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Remedy	Dealers will replace the engine drive belt tensioner and belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed November 11, 2024. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-111-GUS.
Recall number	24V707000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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