Micro Bird recall 19-081-SUS

Q: Is 19-081-SUS the same recall as 19V376000?

Yes. 19-081-SUS is Micro Bird’s own number for it; 19V376000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Micro Bird calls it 19-081-SUS. NHTSA filed it as campaign 19V376000 on May 16, 2019: electrical system on the 2018–2019 Micro Bird G5 School BUS and 2 other Micro Bird models, 71 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 19V376000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
19V376000	2018–2019 Micro Bird G5 School BUS and 2 other Micro Bird models	Electrical System	May 16, 2019	71	critical

Problem Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GT and T-Series school buses. The heavy duty solenoid may overheat nearby components, possibly causing them to malfunction. Risk If the nearby components malfunction, the vehicle may unexpectedly stop, increasing the risk of crash. If the nearby components or wiring overheat, there is an increased risk of fire. Fix Micro Bird Corporation will notify owners, and provide field modification instructions and a replacement solenoid, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 19-081-SUS.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 19V376000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 19-081-SUS is the number Micro Bird assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 19V376000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 19-081-SUS the same recall as 19V376000?

Yes. 19-081-SUS is Micro Bird’s own number for it; 19V376000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 19-081-SUS cover?

2018–2019 Micro Bird G5 School BUS and 2 other Micro Bird models, 71 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 19-081-SUS repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.