Vehicle recall 15V545000 · August 31, 2015

2013-2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus

In the affected buses, the positive battery feeder stud that is attached to the positive cable in the battery box may prematurely corrode.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G5 school buses manufactured March 25, 2013, to May 1, 2015. In the affected buses, the positive battery feeder stud that is attached to the positive cable in the battery box may prematurely corrode. Additionally, bolts designed to mount the battery box may also be missing.
Consequence: If the feeder stud is corroded, a short circuit may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the battery box mounting bolts are missing, the battery and box may detach causing damage to other components.
Remedy: Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the feeder stud components and install a protective cap to prevent corrosion, free of charge. Any missing battery box bolts will be installed. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 extension 364. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-060-BUS.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 15V545000
Reported to NHTSA: August 31, 2015
Filed by: Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: 15-060-BUS
Owner notification: September 22, 2015
Vehicles potentially affected: 283
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Recall 15V545000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013

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