2019 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2019 Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus Recall: If the main battery cut-off switch is activated, the propane conversion…
NHTSA campaign 19V520000 · Electrical System · filed Jul 11, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A melted grounding wire may result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire in the engine compartment.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird | MB II School Bus | 2019 |
| Micro Bird | MB II Transit Bus | 2019 |
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Other campaigns involving Micro Bird vehicles
- 2023–2025 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Drive belt pulley may contact and damage the the oil lines
- 2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs…
- 2008–2026 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus and 2 other models — An installation error may prevent the wheelchair tie-downs…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V520000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.