Vehicle recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2023410 - MICRO BIRD

Brand(s)
MICRO BIRD
Last updated

Summary

Product
Bus recalled by MICRO BIRD
Issue
Vehicle - High Voltage
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, 2024 | MICRO BIRD | G5 COMMERCIAL BUS

Issue

On certain G5 electric buses built on a Ford chassis, a problem with the vehicle control software could cause overheating in the high-voltage battery pack and electrical arcing (sparks) in the charging circuit. Note: This recall only affects buses equipped with Ecotuned Technologies MK3 kit with software version 1139 or lower.

Safety risk

Overheating of the high-voltage battery and electrical arcing can create the risk of fire.

Corrective actions

MicroBird will notify owners by mail and advise you to advise you to contact Ecotuned Technologies, who will make arrangements to install a software update.

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Additional information

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Bus
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-74044
Transport Canada ID
2023410

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