Transport Canada Recall - 2023241 - MICRO BIRD
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
Bus recalled by MICRO BIRD
Issue
Vehicle - Electrical
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2018 | MICRO BIRD | G5 COMMERCIAL BUS, 2019 | MICRO BIRD | G5 COMMERCIAL BUS, 2020 | MICRO BIRD | G5 COMMERCIAL BUS, 2021 | MICRO BIRD | G5 COMMERCIAL BUS, 2022 | MICRO BIRD | G5 COMMERCIAL BUS, 2023 | MICRO BIRD | G5 COMMERCIAL BUS
Issue
Issue:
On certain G5 electric 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
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Bus
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-73623
Transport Canada
ID
2023241
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