Vehicle recall 19V520000 · July 11, 2019
Micro Bird MB II School Bus and MB II Transit Bus
If the main battery cut-off switch is activated, the propane conversion controller grounding wire may melt.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V520000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 11, 2019
- Filed by
- Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Owner notification
- August 6, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 52
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Micro Bird MB II School Bus (2019): 2019
- Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus (2019): 2019
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