Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 20V-005 · 2015–2019 Micro Bird T-series Transit Bus
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. recall 20V-005 covers 1,863 2015–2019 Micro Bird T-series Transit Bus for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on January 6, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 36% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V005000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
36%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 13 vehicles were listed as unreachable.