Recall 20V005 affects 1,863 2015-2019 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus buses for an oversized circuit breaker. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
Micro Bird is recalling 1,863 2015-2019 T-Series Transit Bus school buses because an oversized 150A circuit breaker under the driver's seat can delay power shutoff to the electrical panel supply. That delay can overheat wires and increase the risk of a fire; Micro Bird dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The circuit breaker under the driver's seat on the 2015-2019 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus controls power feeding the electrical panel. It works like a resettable fuse: when current rises beyond a safe level, the breaker is supposed to open and cut power before the wiring overheats.
On affected buses, the installed breaker is rated at 150 amps, which is too high for the smaller secondary wires it protects. Because the breaker is oversized, it does not open fast enough when current exceeds what those wires are built to carry. The wires stay powered under too much load, heat builds in the wiring, and insulation or nearby electrical parts can overheat.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or maintenance crew should not count on a dash light, smell, or visible clue before the wiring overheats.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2015-2019 model years, all tied to the same wiring fuse and circuit breaker component.
| 2019 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2017 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2015 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | wiring |
| Units affected | 1,863 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Overheated wiring raises the risk of a fire. Treat the recall as a service priority, especially for a bus that carries passengers, and schedule the breaker replacement promptly. The fix replaces the breaker tied to the overheating concern. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2019 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the free circuit-breaker replacement.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 20V005 and Micro Bird recall 19-083-BUS when you call.
- Ask the dealer to replace the oversized 150A breaker that can let wiring overheat before the electrical panel supply powers off.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician replaces the oversized 150A circuit breaker under the driver's seat. That breaker is supposed to cut power to the electrical panel supply fast enough to prevent wire overheating. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free. If you already paid for a related breaker or wiring repair before the recall notice, ask Micro Bird customer service how its general reimbursement plan handles documented expenses.
| 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 20V005?
Recall 20V005 covers 1,863 2015-2019 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus school buses with an oversized 150A circuit breaker under the driver's seat. The breaker can fail to open fast enough, allowing wires to overheat and raising fire risk. Micro Bird dealers replace the breaker for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2019 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 20V005. If it is, contact a Micro Bird dealer to schedule the circuit breaker replacement. Reference recall number 20V005 or Micro Bird recall number 19-083-BUS when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. 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. The recall repair has been available since February 10, 2020.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is wire overheating under the driver's seat area. If the oversized breaker does not open fast enough, the electrical panel supply can stay powered long enough to overheat wiring, which increases the risk of a fire.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V005000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V005 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V005000 |
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 →