Recall 18V574000: 2012–2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2012–2018 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2012–2018 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 30, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 6
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Micro Bird G5, MBII, and T-Series school buses, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
The risk
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Micro Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the injection molded cam with a new aluminum machined cam. The recall is expected to begin October 22, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-077-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
- 2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2012 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2013 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2014 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2015 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2016 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2017 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2018 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2012 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2013 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2014 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2015 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2016 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2017 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2018 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V574000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18-077-RUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Owner letters
- Oct 22, 2018
- 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