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October 2, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V610000
Propane Module May Short Circuit
A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V610
Manufacturer Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Potential Number of Units Affected 52
Summary
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019 MBII propane-powered buses. Following the relocation of the propane conversion controller grounding wire, after deactivation of the main battery cut-off switch, the propane module may fail, preventing the engine from starting or causing a short-circuit.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will relocate the ground, free of charge. The recall began December 1, 2020. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird’s number for this recall is 20-085-PUS.
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.
Recall 20-085-PUS / NHTSA Recall # 20V610
(Propane Bus – Ground Relocation)
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 20V-610
This notice applies to your vehicle(s) appearing on the attached list
November 2020
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
What is being recalled?
Micro Bird has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in MBII models, built on Ford
chassis, year models 2019 propane-powered school buses manufactured between March 20th, 2019 and June 30th, 2019, equipped with a main battery cut-off switch.
Why is it being recalled?
Micro Bird has determined that, in propane-powered vehicle equipped, as per supplier instructions, the propane conversion controller grounding wire is attached directly on the main battery ground post. With vehicles equipped with a main battery cut-off switch, to mitigate the risk of melting of the grounding wire when the cut-off switch is activated, the ground was relocated to the cabin frame. Following relocation, after deactivation of the cut-off switch the propane module may fail, preventing the engine from starting, or a short-circuit may occur. If a short-circuit occurs, a fire may ignite in the engine compartment
What is the safety issue?
In case of short-circuit, a fire may ignite in the engine compartment.
What are we asking you to do?
- Immediately locate the affected unit(s) in your fleet and relocate the ground according to the attached instructions.
- For reimbursement, complete the reply sheet for each repaired vehicle and send it back to Micro Bird Corporation Inc. by fax at 819 475 9633 or by email at caskenette@microbird.com. This will enable us to update our files
What Micro Bird Corporation will do?
Micro Bird Corporation is providing a field modification instruction to mitigate this recall at no charge. It will be the responsibility of the bus owners to execute the mitigation. Micro Bird estimates that the repair will require 45 minutes by vehicle
Should Micro Bird Corporation Inc. fail or be unable to remedy the situation without charge, you may contact:
Associate Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave S.E., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: (888) 327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov
We apologize for this situation and want to assure you that, with your assistance, we will correct this condition.
Best regards,
Marie Claude Gagnon
Product Certification and Specification Specialist
Micro Bird Corporation Inc.
Changed address or sold the vehicle?
If you have changed address, or have sold the vehicle, please complete the form at the end of this letter, sign and date it, then send it to Micro Bird Corp. by fax at 819 475-9633 or by email at dave.caskenette@microbird.com so we can update our records. You can also contact us by phone at 819 477-2012 extension 364. The information you provide will be used to notify the new owner about this recall. If you have leased this vehicle to another person or organization, you must forward this letter to the lessee within ten (10) days.
SEOCONTENT-START
DATE: November 2020
TO: Micro Bird Distributors
SUBJECT: Recall # 20-085-PUS – NHTSA # 20V610
FROM: Marie Claude Gagnon, Product Certification and Specification Specialist, Micro Bird Inc.
_________________________________________________________________________________
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
What is being recalled?
Micro Bird has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in MBII models, built on Ford chassis, year models 2019 propane-powered school buses manufactured between March 20th, 2019 and June 30th, 2019, equipped with a main battery cut-off switch.
Why is it being recalled?
Micro Bird has determined that, in propane-powered vehicle equipped, as per supplier instructions, the propane conversion controller grounding wire is attached directly on the main battery ground post. With vehicles equipped with a main battery cut-off switch, to mitigate the risk of melting of the grounding wire when the cut-off switch is activated, the ground was relocated to the cabin frame. Following relocation, after deactivation of the cut-off switch the propane module may fail, preventing the engine from starting, or a short-circuit may occur. If a short-circuit occurs, a fire may ignite in the engine compartment
What is the safety issue?
In case of short-circuit, a fire may ignite in the engine compartment.
What are we asking you to do?
1- Immediately locate the affected unit(s) in your fleet and relocate the ground according to the attached instructions.
2- For reimbursement, complete the reply sheet for each repaired vehicle and send it back to Micro Bird Corporation Inc. by fax at 819 475 9633 or by email at dave.caskenette@microbird.com. This will enable us to update our files
What Micro Bird Corporation will do?
Micro Bird Corporation is providing a field modification instruction to mitigate this recall at no charge. It will be the responsibility of the bus owners to execute the mitigation.
We apologize for any inconvenience this action may have caused and we thank you for your cooperation.
Best regards,
Marie Claude Gagnon
Product Certification and Specification Specialist
Micro Bird Corporation Inc.
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1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| MICRO BIRD | MB II | 2019 |
10 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
RCLRPT-20V610-2793.PDF 213.246KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-1
RCLQRT-20V610-7560.PDF 211.231KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-2
RCLQRT-20V610-9209.PDF 211.312KB
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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 3
RCLRPT-20V610-1315.PDF 213.41KB
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Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-20V610-7555.pdf 218.625KB
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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-20V610-7097.pdf 192.888KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V610-2399.pdf 245.141KB
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Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V610-7547.PDF 212.754KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-4
RCLQRT-20V610-1504.PDF 211.133KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-3
RCLQRT-20V610-6449.PDF 211.417KB
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