Vehicle recall 24V706000 · September 20, 2024
2023 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus
The engine drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loose drive belt.
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 one 2023 G5 transit bus. The engine drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loose drive belt.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- A dealer will replace the engine drive belt tensioner and belt, free of charge. An owner notification letter was 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-GUC.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V706000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 20, 2024
- Filed by
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24-111-GUC
- Owner notification
- November 6, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
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 Transit Bus (2023): 2023
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