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NHTSARecalled Jun 6, 2014 · #14V337000

Corrosion of Propane Tank Fuel Line

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Micro Bird G5 school buses manufactured September 20, 2010, through June 13, 2013, and equipped with a Roush CleanTech LLC propane fuel system. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected vehicles may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Corrosion of Propane Tank Fuel Line
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Model numbers
2013 Micro
UPCs

What you should do

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fitting with a new stainless steel fitting, free of charge. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 14-057-RSU.

View the official CPSC notice