Corp. Micro Bird – Corrosion of Propane Tank Fuel Line

Corp. Micro Bird (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.


Report Received Date 06/06/2014
NHTSA ID 14V337000
Consequence Summary A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 14-057-RSU
Potentially Affected 38
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V337000)

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