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NHTSA Recall 24V297000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes) and hose, piping, and connections (steering)

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 89 vehicles. It affects 2019–2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus.

89
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (June 10)
NHTSA campaign24V297000
Manufacturer campaign24-107-FUS
ComponentsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Report receivedApril 26, 2024
Owner notificationJune 10, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Corp. Mirco Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2022 G5 school buses. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.

Safety risk

A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering lines as necessary, free of charge. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 22V-811 and owners will need to have the new remedy completed even if their vehicle was remedied under the prior recall. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2024. Owners may contact Mirco Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-107-FUS.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V297000

Make and modelModel years
Micro Bird G5 School Bus2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.