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Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. - Drive Belt Tensioner Failure
Published: September 20, 2024Recall ID: 24V707000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loose drive belt can result in a loss of power steering, or a loss of alternator and water pump function, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the engine may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2024 G5 school buses. The engine drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loose drive belt.
Affected Products
Drive Belt Tensioner Failure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Drive Belt Tensioner Failure |
| Nhtsa id | 24V707000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V707000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2024 G5 school buses. The engine drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loose drive belt. |
| Completion rate | 42.71 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the engine drive belt tensioner and belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2024. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-111-GUS. |
| Consequence summary | A loose drive belt can result in a loss of power steering, or a loss of alternator and water pump function, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the engine may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24-111-GUS |
| Potentially affected | 96 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmCorp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Risk LevelENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING