NHTSA Recall 12V164000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V164000; Date: Apr. 12, 2012
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair�s occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Girardin G5; 2010 Girardin G5; 2011 Girardin G5
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Affected Units:: 38
Recall Summary:
Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 micro bird g5 school buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
How to Fix:
Micro bird will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on may 11, 2012. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Recall Notes:
Micro bird's recall campaign number is 12-052-bru. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 11, 2012
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