NHTSA recall 20V005000
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus
Reported Jan 6, 20201,863 vehicles affectedCorp. Micro Bird Inc.Maker’s number 19-083-BUS
The defect
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2019 T-Series school buses. The 150A circuit breaker located under the driver's seat may be oversized and may not open fast enough to power off the electrical panel supply, which can lead to overheating of the wires.
The risk
If the wires overheat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
The remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will replace the breaker, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 19-083-BUS.