The defect
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019 MBII propane-powered buses. Following the relocation of the propane conversion controller grounding wire, after deactivation of the main battery cut-off switch, the propane module may fail, preventing the engine from starting or causing a short-circuit.
The risk
A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will relocate the ground, free of charge. The recall began December 1, 2020. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 20-085-PUS.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird MB II School Bus | 2019 |
| Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus | 2019 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird MB II School Bus | 2019 | 0 | 10 |
| Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus | 2019 | 0 | 4 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2020
105 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the electrical system; Corp. Micro Bird Inc. filed 32 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020