NHTSA Recall 14V622000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V622000; Date: Oct. 6, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Micro Bird G5; 2007 Micro Bird G5; 2008 Micro Bird G5; 2009 Micro Bird G5; 2010 Micro Bird G5; 2011 Micro Bird G5; 2012 Micro Bird G5; 2013 Micro Bird G5; 2014 Micro Bird G5; 2006 Micro Bird Mb Ii; 2007 Micro Bird Mb Ii; 2008 Micro Bird Mb Ii; 2009 Micro Bird Mb Ii; 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii; 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii; 2012 Micro Bird Mb Ii; 2013 Micro Bird Mb Ii; 2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Affected Units:: 7
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 1, 2014
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