The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V520000·Announced 2019-07-11

Micro Bird Recalls 2019 MB II Buses Due to Fire Risk

Micro Bird is recalling 52 model-year 2019 MB II propane-powered buses because a melted grounding wire could cause an engine compartment fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire in the engine compartment, which is a risk-of-harm product issue where no injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. is recalling certain 2019 MB II Transit Bus and MB II School Bus vehicles. The recall affects 52 propane-powered vehicles equipped with a main battery cut-off switch.

The defect involves the propane conversion controller grounding wire, which may melt if the main battery cut-off switch is activated. A melted grounding wire may result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire in the engine compartment.

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the grounding free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2019. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, extension 364, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MICRO BIRD MB II TRANSIT BUS, MB II SCHOOL BUS
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School/Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
52

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • MB II TRANSIT BUS
  • MB II SCHOOL BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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