Recall
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — 14V337000
NHTSA ID
14V337000
Make
Micro Bird
Model
G5 School Bus
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2014-06-06
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
38
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
14-057-RSU
Summary
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Micro Bird G5 school buses manufactured September 20, 2010, through June 13, 2013, and equipped with a Roush CleanTech LLC propane fuel system. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected vehicles may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fitting with a new stainless steel fitting, free of charge. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 14-057-RSU.