Micro Bird G5 School Bus: Steering

Affects Micro Bird G5 School Bus · 2021–2028 — about 232 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain electric school buses, the power steering pump could fail when starting the vehicle or while driving. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power steering assist. Safety Risk: A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your school bus to a dealership to update the power steering pump software.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational