Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V544000 Reported August 31, 2015

Battery cable feeder stud corrosion

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · Electrical System · 11 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V544000
Manufacturer Campaign
15-060-BUC
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
11
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 31, 2015
Completion Rate
0.00

Defect Summary

Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 g5 transit buses manufactured march 25, 2013, to may 1, 2015. in the affected buses, the positive battery feeder stud that is attached to the positive cable in the battery box may prematurely corrode. additionally, bolts designed to mount the battery box may also be missing.

Safety Consequence

If the feeder stud is corroded, a short circuit may result, increasing the risk of a fire. if the battery box mounting bolts are missing, the battery and box may detach causing damage to other components.

Corrective Action

Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the feeder stud components and install a protective cap to prevent corrosion, free of charge. any missing battery box bolts will be installed. the recall began on september 22, 2015. owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 extension 364. micro bird's number for this recall is 15-060-buc.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V544000 or campaign 15-060-BUC.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V544000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V544000?

NHTSA recall 15V544000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on August 31, 2015. It addresses: Battery cable feeder stud corrosion. The recall affects approximately 11 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V544000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15-060-BUC. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.