Recall 14V622000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 MB II and G5 transit 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 on December 1, 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MICRO BIRD | G5 |
| 2006 | MICRO BIRD | MB II |
| 2007 | MICRO BIRD | G5 |
| 2007 | MICRO BIRD | MB II |
| 2008 | MICRO BIRD | G5 |
| 2008 | MICRO BIRD | MB II |
| 2009 | MICRO BIRD | G5 |
| 2009 | MICRO BIRD | MB II |
| 2010 | MICRO BIRD | G5 |
| 2010 | MICRO BIRD | MB II |
| 2011 | MICRO BIRD | G5 |
| 2011 | MICRO BIRD | MB II |
| 2012 | MICRO BIRD | G5 |
| 2012 | MICRO BIRD | MB II |
| 2013 | MICRO BIRD | G5 |
| 2013 | MICRO BIRD | MB II |
| 2014 | MICRO BIRD | G5 |
| 2014 | MICRO BIRD | MB II |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.