Safety Recall NHTSA · 24V707000 Reported September 20, 2024

Drive belt tensioner failure

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 96 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
24V707000
Manufacturer Campaign
24-111-GUS
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
96
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 20, 2024
Completion Rate
42.71

Defect Summary

Corp. Micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2023-2024 g5 school buses. the engine drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loose drive belt.

Safety Consequence

A loose drive belt can result in a loss of power steering, or a loss of alternator and water pump function, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the engine may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the engine drive belt tensioner and belt, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 6, 2024. owners can contact micro bird customer service at 819-477-2012. micro bird's number for this recall is 24-111-gus.

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 24V707000 or campaign 24-111-GUS.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 24V707000

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

What is recall 24V707000?

NHTSA recall 24V707000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on September 20, 2024. It addresses: Drive belt tensioner failure. The recall affects approximately 96 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 24V707000 or the manufacturer campaign number 24-111-GUS. 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.