Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V005000 Reported January 6, 2020

Oversized breaker may allow wires to melt

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · Electrical System · 1,863 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V005000
Manufacturer Campaign
19-083-BUS
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
1,863
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 6, 2020
Completion Rate
35.55

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the wires overheat, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V005000 or campaign 19-083-BUS.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V005000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V005000?

NHTSA recall 20V005000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on January 6, 2020. It addresses: Oversized breaker may allow wires to melt. The recall affects approximately 1,863 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V005000 or the manufacturer campaign number 19-083-BUS. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.