NHTSA Recall 15V769000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 223 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Micro Bird G5 School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V769000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15-063-RUS |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | November 18, 2015 |
| Owner notification | December 11, 2015 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V769000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Micro Bird Mb II School Bus | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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.