Vehicle recall 20V005000 · January 6, 2020

2015-2019 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus

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…

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 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.
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.
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: 20V005000
Reported to NHTSA: January 6, 2020
Filed by: Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: 19-083-BUS
Owner notification: February 10, 2020
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,863
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 20V005000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 T-Series Transit Bus (2015-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

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