Recall 20V004 affects 134 2015-2019 Micro Bird Ct-Series shuttle buses for an oversized breaker that overheats wires. Free repair at a franchised Micro Bird dealer.
Micro Bird is recalling 134 2015-2019 Ct-Series shuttle buses because the 150A breaker under the driver's seat is oversized and can fail to open fast enough to cut power to the electrical panel supply. Overheated wires increase the risk of a fire, and the Micro Bird dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The 150A circuit breaker on the 2015-2019 Micro Bird Ct-Series is mounted in the breaker box under the driver's seat. A circuit breaker is a safety switch for the electrical system: when current gets too high, it opens the circuit and cuts power to protect the wiring and electrical panel supply.
On these shuttle buses, that breaker is oversized for the smaller secondary wires it protects. Because the breaker is rated higher than the wiring can safely carry, it can stay closed too long during an electrical overload. Power keeps feeding the panel, and the wires can overheat before the breaker opens.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver should not expect a dashboard light, sound, smell, or change in how the bus drives before the wiring overheats.
Who's affected?
Spans 5 model years, all tied to the same wiring component.
| 2019 Micro Bird Ct-Series | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2016 Micro Bird Ct-Series | wiring |
| 2015 Micro Bird Ct-Series | wiring |
| 2017 Micro Bird Ct-Series | wiring |
| 2018 Micro Bird Ct-Series | wiring |
| Units affected | 134 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2015-2019 Micro Bird Ct-Series bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Overheated wiring increases the risk of a fire. If your VIN is included, schedule the breaker replacement soon and follow any use guidance from the dealer until the repair is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2019 Micro Bird Ct-Series shuttle bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the free breaker replacement that fixes the oversized circuit breaker under the driver's seat.
- Bring the recall notice if Micro Bird mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V004 when you call.
- Avoid unnecessary trips until the breaker is replaced, since overheated wires increase fire risk.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician replaces the oversized breaker located under the driver's seat, the part that should cut power to the electrical panel supply before wiring overheats. The replacement parts and labor are free under recall 20V004. Micro Bird has a general reimbursement plan on file for related out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall notice. If you paid for a breaker or wiring repair tied to this defect, bring documentation to the service desk and ask how to file the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 6, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 20, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| January 31, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 31, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 10, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V004?
Recall 20V004 covers 134 2015-2019 Micro Bird Ct-Series shuttle buses with a 150A breaker under the driver's seat that can stay closed too long during an electrical fault. That can overheat wiring and increase fire risk. Micro Bird dealers will replace the breaker for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2019 Micro Bird Ct-Series is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific shuttle bus is included in recall 20V004. If it is, contact a Micro Bird dealer to schedule the breaker replacement. Reference recall 20V004 or Micro Bird recall 19-083-BUC when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Micro Bird's remedy says dealers will replace the breaker free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for the recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from overheated wiring. The breaker under the driver's seat can stay closed too long instead of cutting power to the electrical panel supply during a fault. If the wiring overheats, fire risk increases.
When did Micro Bird begin this recall repair?
Micro Bird began the recall repair on February 10, 2020. Since the remedy is available, an included Ct-Series owner can contact a Micro Bird dealer or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 to arrange the free breaker replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V004000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V004 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V004000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →