Transport Canada Recall - 2023411 - MICRO BIRD
Brand(s)
Summary
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2018 | GIRARDIN | G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2019 | GIRARDIN | G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2020 | GIRARDIN | G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2021 | GIRARDIN | G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2022 | GIRARDIN | G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2023 | GIRARDIN | G5 SCHOOL BUS, 2024 | GIRARDIN | G5 SCHOOL BUS
Issue
Issue:_x000D_
On certain G5 electric school 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._x000D_
Note: This recall only affects buses equipped with Ecotuned Technologies MK3 kit with software version 1139 or lower._x000D_
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Safety Risk:_x000D_
Overheating of the high-voltage battery and electrical arcing can create the risk of fire. _x000D_
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Corrective Actions:_x000D_
MicroBird will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact Ecotuned Technologies, who will make arrangements to install a software update.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
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