Transport Canada Recall - 2023240 - MICRO BIRD
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
School Bus recalled by MICRO BIRD
Issue
Vehicle - Electrical
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2017 | MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2018 | MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2019 | MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2020 | MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2021 | MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2022 | MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2023 | MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2024 | MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS
Issue
Issue:
On certain G5 electric school buses built on a Ford chassis, the AC charging harness could overheat while using a Level 2 charger.
Safety Risk:
A charging harness that overheats could create a fire risk.
Corrective Actions:
Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a local dealer. Ecotuned Technologies will provide parts and instructions for how to correct this defect. Until the recall repairs are completed, Micro Bird advises to charge your bus using outside charging equipment only and to keep a safe distance between vehicles and buildings during charging.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - School Bus
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-73622
Transport Canada
ID
2023240
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