Micro Bird recall 20-085-PUS

Q: Is 20-085-PUS the same recall as 20V610000?

Yes. 20-085-PUS is Micro Bird’s own number for it; 20V610000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Micro Bird calls it 20-085-PUS. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V610000 on Oct 2, 2020: electrical system on the 2019 Micro Bird MB II School BUS and 1 other Micro Bird model, 75 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 20V610000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
20V610000	2019 Micro Bird MB II School BUS and 1 other Micro Bird model	Electrical System	Oct 2, 2020	75	critical

Problem 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. Risk A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V610000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 20-085-PUS 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. 20V610000 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 20-085-PUS the same recall as 20V610000?

Yes. 20-085-PUS is Micro Bird’s own number for it; 20V610000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 20-085-PUS cover?

2019 Micro Bird MB II School BUS and 1 other Micro Bird model, 75 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 20-085-PUS repair cost anything?

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