Recall 11V319 covers 45 2006-2011 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus and G5 buses for damaged wiring insulation. Repair is free at franchised Micro Bird dealers.
Micro Bird is recalling 45 2006-2011 G5 Transit Bus and G5 non-school buses because the Ford cutaway chassis wiring harness can be trapped by the raised floor behind the driver seat. Damaged wire insulation can cause an electrical short and lead to a fire, and the Micro Bird dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wiring harness in the 2006-2011 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus and G5 is a bundled set of wires that carries power and signals through the bus. On these Ford cutaway chassis, that harness runs behind the driver seat, between the B pillar, the vertical body post beside the seat area, and the raised floor.
On affected buses, the raised floor traps the harness in that tight space. As the bus is driven, the harness rubs against the metal floor molding. That contact damages the wire insulation, which is the protective covering that keeps each wire separated and shielded from surrounding metal.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver should not count on a warning light, noise, or visible change from the driver seat before the damaged wiring creates an electrical problem.
Who's affected?
Covers the G5 Transit Bus and G5 nameplates across the 2006-2011 model years, with wiring listed as the shared component.
| 2011 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2010 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2008 Girardin G5 | wiring |
| 2007 Girardin G5 | wiring |
| 2006 Girardin G5 | wiring |
| 2010 Girardin G5 | wiring |
| 2009 Girardin G5 | wiring |
| Units affected | 45 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
Damaged wire insulation can create an electrical short and fire risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair soon. Until it is fixed, take electrical problems seriously and contact the dealer before putting the bus back in service. Repair will be free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2011 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus or G5 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the free wiring-harness repair that protects the wire insulation from rubbing against the metal floor molding.
- Bring the recall notice if Micro Bird mailed one. If not, reference recall number 11V319 when you call.
- Avoid using the bus until the wiring repair is complete if you smell smoke, see damaged wiring, or have any electrical concern.
- Call Micro Bird at 1-819-477-2012 with questions about the recall or dealer scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician addresses the OEM cutaway wiring harness behind the driver's seat, where it passes between the B pillar and the raised floor. The repair is focused on the area where the raised floor traps the harness and lets the wire insulation rub against the metal floor molding. The source says Micro Bird began owner notification on July 4, 2011, and that dealers would repair the buses free of charge.
Timeline
| June 6, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 4, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V319?
Recall 11V319 covers 45 2006-2011 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus and G5 non-school buses with wiring harness insulation damage near the driver seat. Damaged wire insulation can cause an electrical short and fire. Micro Bird dealers repair the buses for free.
What should I do if my 2006-2011 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus or G5 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 11V319. If it is, contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the wiring harness repair. Reference recall number 11V319 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Micro Bird's recall remedy says dealers will repair the affected buses free of charge, and owners can contact Micro Bird at 1-819-477-2012 for recall support.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an electrical short and fire. In the recalled buses, the raised floor behind the driver seat can trap the wiring harness and let it rub against metal floor molding, damaging the insulation. The free dealer repair addresses that wiring damage.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V319000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V319 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V319000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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