Micro Bird CT-Series, G5 Transit Bus, MB II Transit Bus: Equipment adaptive/mobility

Date

Nov. 19, 2015

Filed by

Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

Vehicles

Micro Bird CT-Series (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

Component

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Description of the defect

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 MB II, G5, and CT-Series transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2014, 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.

Potentially affected

25

What can happen

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.

Remedy

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 13, 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-RUC.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Dec. 13, 2015

Manufacturer campaign number

15-063-RUC

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

15V770000

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Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.