Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V123000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V123000 by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Includes 49 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP BUTTON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Corp. Micro bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2009 and 2010 school buses manufactured between october 2008 and march 2010 fitted with ricon public use s and k series wheelchair lifts. due to a problem in the software that controls the lifts up function, if the switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. the continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point.

Corrective Action

Corp. Micro bird will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. currently ricon is developing a software solution and is not available. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall began on april 1, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V123000

Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-03-25T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lifts/up button

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 49

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10-037-RIU

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Corp. Micro bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2009 and 2010 school buses manufactured between october 2008 and march 2010 fitted with ricon public use s and k series wheelchair lifts. due to a problem in the software that controls the lifts up function, if the switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. the continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point.

Consequence Summary: When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.

Corrective Action: Corp. Micro bird will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. currently ricon is developing a software solution and is not available. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall began on april 1, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-sieq~rc5h~hhmx

NHTSA ID: 10V123000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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