8 way flashing light wiring harness/overheats
Defect Summary
Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 and mb ii school buses manufactured from october 1, 2009, through march 16, 2011. the wire on the 8-way flashing light power circuit is too small causing the terminal connection to overheat. if the connection fails, the 8- way system will stop working.
Safety Consequence
In absence of the flashing lights, a vehicle approaching a school bus that is loading or unloading students, may not stop. this situation could cause injury or death of a passenger.
Corrective Action
Micro bird will notify owners, and provide an uprated wiring kit with a relay, free of charge. micro bird will reimburse for labor. the safety recall began on september 29, 2011. owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
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FAQ: Recall 11V414000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V414000?
NHTSA recall 11V414000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on August 15, 2011. It addresses: 8 way flashing light wiring harness/overheats. The recall affects approximately 671 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 11V414000 or the manufacturer campaign number 11-046-8WU. 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.