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Micro Bird MB II School Bus Recall 19V520: Battery Cut-Off Switch Can Melt Wire, Raising Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 19V520, reported July 11, 2019, 52 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2019 Micro Bird MB II school buses and transit buses equipped with a propane conversion system and a main battery cut-off switch have a problem. When the main battery cut-off switch is activated, the grounding wire for the propane conversion controller may melt.

A melted grounding wire can cause a short circuit, which increases the risk of a fire in the engine compartment. If you own one of these vehicles, contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, extension 364, to confirm whether your vehicle is included. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

Micro Bird will notify owners, and authorized dealers will relocate the grounding free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V520Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Problem
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.
Risk
A melted grounding wire may result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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

Micro Bird MB II School Bus2019
Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus2019