Recall 14V621000: 2006–2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2006–2014 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 6, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 222
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 MB II and G5 school buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to January 9, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
The risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
The fix
Micro Bird will notify owners and Ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began during December 2014. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 extension 401 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 14-058-RIU.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2006 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2007 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2008 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2009 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2006 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2007 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2008 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2009 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2010 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2011 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2012 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2013 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2014 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V621000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14-058-RIU
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Owner letters
- Dec 1, 2014
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology