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Girardin - Micro bird
Official notice
10 May 2024
Last checked
10 May 2024
An official Health Canada notice concerns Girardin - Micro bird. Issue: On one electric bus, the power steering pressure line may not be properly connected to the brake booster. As a result, power steering fluid could leak and cause a loss of power steering and power brake assist. Note: Vehicles that were inspected under Transport Canada recall no. 2022-617 also require this repair. Safety Risk: A loss of power brakes can cause a sudden increase in brake pedal force and lead to an increase in stopping distance. A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort. Both could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify the owner by mail and advise them to bring their bus to a dealership to replace the power steering pressure line and brake booster line. Published 2024-05-10.
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Recall number
75472
Official notice
2024-05-10
The hazard
The hazard
Issue: On one electric bus, the power steering pressure line may not be properly connected to the brake booster. As a result, power steering fluid could leak and cause a loss of power steering and power brake assist. Note: Vehicles that were inspected under Transport Canada recall no. 2022-617 also require this repair. Safety Risk: A loss of power brakes can cause a sudden increase in brake pedal force and lead to an increase in stopping distance. A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort. Both could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Micro Bird will notify the owner by mail and advise them to bring their bus to a dealership to replace the power steering pressure line and brake booster line.
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