What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2023241
- Recall date
- 20 April 2023
- Make
- Micro Bird
- Models
- G5 Commercial Bus
- Model years
- 2018 to 2023
- Vehicle class
- Bus
- System
- Electrical
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 7
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain G5 electric buses built on a Ford chassis, the AC charging harness could overheat while using a Level 2 charger. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA charging harness that overheats could create a fire risk. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnMicro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a local dealer. Ecotuned Technologies will provide parts and instructions for how to correct this defect. Until the recall repairs are completed, Micro Bird advises to charge your bus using outside charging equipment only and to keep a safe distance between vehicles and buildings during charging.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2023241.