Canada2021–2028 Micro Bird G5 school buses (Micro Bird/MICRO BIRD) are affected; look for the G5 model from model years 2021 through 2028. The power steering pump could fail when starting or while driving, causing a sudden loss of power steering assist and increased steering effort that raises the risk of a crash; Micro Bird will notify owners by mail and advise taking the bus to a dealership to update the power steering pump software.
How to identify it
2021–2028 Micro Bird G5 SCHOOL BUS
The hazard
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.
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.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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