NHTSA Recall 12V164000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 38 vehicles. It affects 2009–2011 Girardin G5.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V164000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 12-051-BRU |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | April 12, 2012 |
| Owner notification | May 11, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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 wheelchairs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Remedy
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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V164000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.