2016–2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus Recall: Fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of…
NHTSA campaign 17V234000 · Fuel System, Other · filed Apr 6, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2016-2017 G5 school buses, equipped with certain Generation 4 Propane Conversion Kits. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.
The risk
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Micro Bird will notify owners, and Roush CleanTech dealers will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoid coils, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2017. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service 1-819-477-2012, or Roush CleanTech at 1-800-597-6874. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-069-CUS.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird | G5 School Bus | 2016, 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V234000 (manufacturer number 17-069-CUS). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.