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NHTSA Recall 19V520000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 52 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Micro Bird Mb II School Bus.

52
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2019
owners notified (August 6)
NHTSA campaign19V520000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Report receivedJuly 11, 2019
Owner notificationAugust 6, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019 MBII propane-powered vehicles equipped with a main battery cut-off switch. If the main battery cut-off switch is activated, the propane conversion controller grounding wire may melt.

Safety risk

A melted grounding wire may result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire in the engine compartment.

Remedy

Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will relocate the grounding, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, extension 364.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 19V520000

Make and modelModel years
Micro Bird Mb II School Bus2019
Micro Bird Mb II Transit Bus2019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.