2015–2019 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus Recall: 150A circuit breaker located under the driver's seat may be oversized and…
NHTSA campaign 20V005000 · Electrical System · filed Jan 6, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If the wires overheat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
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 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.
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 | T-Series Transit Bus | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V005000 (manufacturer number 19-083-BUS). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.