NHTSA Recall 20V005000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,863 vehicles. It affects 2015–2019 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V005000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 19-083-BUS |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | January 6, 2020 |
| Owner notification | February 10, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
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 20V005000
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.