Recall 20V005000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Report Date
20200106
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Affected Vehicles
5 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
If the wires overheat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | MICRO BIRD | T-SERIES |
| 2016 | MICRO BIRD | T-SERIES TRANSIT BUS |
| 2017 | MICRO BIRD | T-SERIES TRANSIT BUS |
| 2018 | MICRO BIRD | T-SERIES TRANSIT BUS |
| 2019 | MICRO BIRD | T-SERIES TRANSIT BUS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.