The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V610000·Announced 2020-10-02

Micro Bird Recalls 2019 MB II Buses Due to Electrical Fire Risk

Micro Bird is recalling 75 model-year 2019 MB II buses because a grounding wire issue may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) that can cause a short circuit and increase the risk of fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Micro Bird Inc. is recalling 75 model-year 2019 MB II School Buses and MB II Transit Buses. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system involving the propane conversion controller grounding wire. Following the relocation of this wire, the propane module may fail after the main battery cut-off switch is deactivated, which can prevent the engine from starting or cause a short circuit.

A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

The recall began on December 1, 2020. Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the ground free of charge. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. The recall number is 20-085-PUS. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MICRO BIRD MB II SCHOOL BUS, MB II TRANSIT BUS
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
75

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 SCHOOL BUS
  • MB II TRANSIT BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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