Recall 16V886000: 2015–2016 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 9, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 8
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 T-Series school buses manufactured August 24, 2015, to November 30, 2016. The affected vehicles have a battery-powered wheelchair lift with an interlock that can be deactivated by the operator, allowing the vehicle to be driven with the lift door open or while the lift platform is deployed.
The risk
Driving the bus with the lift platform deployed or with the door open can result in injury to those nearby or increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Micro Bird will notify owners, and will provide a field modification to remedy this recall, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 16-067-IUS.
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
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V886000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 16-067-IUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jan 18, 2017
- 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