Recall 15V769000: 2006–2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2006–2014 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2006–2014 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 18, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 223
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 MBII, G5, and T-Series school buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
The risk
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
The fix
Micro Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2015. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-063-RUS.
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
- 2006 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2007 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2008 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2009 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2010 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2011 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2012 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2013 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2014 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V769000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15-063-RUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Owner letters
- Dec 11, 2015
- 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