NHTSA Recall 16V886000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V886000; Date: Dec. 9, 2016
Driving the bus with the lift platform deployed or with the door open can result in injury to those nearby or increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Micro Bird T-series; 2016 Micro Bird T-series
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Affected Units:: 8
Recall Summary:
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 t-series school buses manufactured August 24, 2015, to November 30, 2016. The affected vehicles have a battery-powered wheelchair lift with an interlock that can be deactivated by the operator, allowing the vehicle to be driven with the lift door open or while the lift platform is deployed.
How to Fix:
Micro bird will notify owners, and will provide a field modification to remedy this recall, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2017. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 16-067-ius.
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: Jan 18, 2017
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