NHTSA Recall 18V574000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Micro Bird G5 School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V574000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18-077-RUS |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | August 30, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 22, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Micro Bird G5, MBII, and T-Series school buses, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Safety risk
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the injection molded cam with a new aluminum machined cam. The recall is expected to begin October 22, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-077-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 18V574000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Micro Bird Mb II School Bus | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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.