Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V769000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V769000 by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Affecting model year 2006-2014 mbii, g5, and t-series school buses manufactured january 1, 2006, to december 31, 2014, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts built by the ricon corporation Includes 223 affected units, Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2006-2014 mbii, g5, and t-series school buses manufactured january 1, 2006, to december 31, 2014, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts built by the ricon corporation
Defect Summary
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 mbii, g5, and t-series school buses manufactured january 1, 2006, to december 31, 2014, and 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.
Corrective Action
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 11, 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-rus.