Micro Bird recall 22-096-VUC

Q: Is 22-096-VUC the same recall as 22V714000?

Yes. 22-096-VUC is Micro Bird’s own number for it; 22V714000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Micro Bird calls it 22-096-VUC. NHTSA filed it as campaign 22V714000 on Sep 23, 2022: electrical system on the 2012–2022 Micro Bird G5 Transit BUS and 2 other Micro Bird models, 45 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 22V714000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
22V714000	2012–2022 Micro Bird G5 Transit BUS and 2 other Micro Bird models	Electrical System	Sep 23, 2022	45	critical

Problem Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2022 G5, 2015-2019 T-Series, and 2012-2015 MBII transit buses. The power cable that provides electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board. Risk A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire. Fix Dealers will redirect the power cable and secure the power cable connect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-096-VUC.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 22V714000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 22-096-VUC is the number Micro Bird assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 22V714000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 22-096-VUC the same recall as 22V714000?

Yes. 22-096-VUC is Micro Bird’s own number for it; 22V714000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 22-096-VUC cover?

2012–2022 Micro Bird G5 Transit BUS and 2 other Micro Bird models, 45 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 22-096-VUC repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.