Recall 11V414 affects 671 2010-2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus and Mb Ii School Bus vehicles for overheated flashing-light wiring. Repair is free.
Micro Bird is recalling 671 2010-2011 G5 School Bus and Mb Ii School Bus vehicles because the wire for the 8-way flashing-light power circuit is undersized and the terminal connection can overheat. If the lights stop working, approaching drivers lose the school-bus stop warning, which raises the risk of passenger injury or death; the dealer repair will be free once Micro Bird opens it.
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What's wrong?
The affected wiring is part of the 8-way flashing light power circuit on 2010-2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus and Mb Ii School Bus buses. That circuit feeds the exterior warning lights used during school-bus stops, so the light system depends on a steady power supply through the terminal connection.
On these buses, the wire in that power circuit is too small for the load it carries. Because the wire is undersized, the terminal connection can overheat while the 8-way system is in use. Heat at the terminal damages the connection; if the connection fails, the 8-way flashing light system stops working.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first clear sign is that the 8-way flashing light system stops working, which means the bus loses that warning-light function until the wiring problem is repaired.
Who's affected?
Covers two Micro Bird school bus models across the 2010-2011 model years, both involving wiring.
| 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | wiring |
| 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
| 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | wiring |
| Units affected | 671 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
Without flashing lights, drivers approaching a school bus while students load or unload have less warning to stop. That raises the risk of passenger injury or death. Keep the bus in service only as needed until the recall work is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus or Mb Ii School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact Micro Bird to ask for the free uprated wiring kit with relay that keeps the 8-way flashing-light power circuit from overheating and shutting off.
- Reference recall number 11V414 when you call so Micro Bird can match the bus to the correct repair.
- Bring the owner notice if Micro Bird mailed one, and ask how labor reimbursement is handled.
- Avoid using the bus for student loading or unloading until the flashing-light circuit repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Micro Bird's remedy is an uprated wiring kit with a relay for the 8 way flashing light power circuit. Once the dealer repair is available for your VIN, a Micro Bird technician installs the kit so the undersized circuit wiring no longer overheats at the terminal connection. The kit is provided free of charge, and labor is covered under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm parts availability before bringing the bus in.
Timeline
| August 15, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 29, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V414?
Recall 11V414 covers 671 2010-2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus and Mb Ii School Bus vehicles with undersized wiring on the 8-way flashing light power circuit. The terminal connection can overheat, and the 8-way warning light system can stop working.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus or Mb Ii School Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 11V414. If it is, contact Micro Bird or a franchised Micro Bird service location and reference recall 11V414. Micro Bird provides the uprated wiring kit with a relay for free and reimburses labor.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the recall defect at no cost. For recall 11V414, Micro Bird provides the uprated wiring kit with a relay free of charge and reimburses labor for the repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the 8-way flashing lights can stop working while the bus is loading or unloading students. Without those lights, an approaching vehicle can fail to stop, creating a risk of passenger injury or death. The repair path is the free wiring kit and relay repair.
What if I bought this Micro Bird school bus used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2010-2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus or Mb Ii School Bus is included, then reference recall 11V414 when arranging service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V414000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V414 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V414000 |
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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