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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the wires overheat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The 150A circuit breaker under the driver's seat may be oversized. It may not open fast enough to cut power to the electrical panel supply, so the wiring can overheat.
Overheating wiring creates an increased risk of fire. Owners should contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 for details. The manufacturer will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the circuit breaker free of charge. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | 20152016201720182019 |
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