Micro Bird Ct-Series (2006) – 15V770000

Defect Description For Recall

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2014 Mb Ii, G5, And Ct-Series Transit Buses Manufactured January 1, 2006, To December 31, 2014, 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.

Make Of Vehicle

MICRO BIRD

Model Of Vehicle

CT-SERIES

Year

2006

Recall Campaign Number

15V770000

Component Description

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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 13, 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-Ruc.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Corp. Micro Bird Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20060101

End Of Manufacture

20141231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

25

Date Owners Notified

20151213

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Date Report Received

20151119

Make Campaign Number

15-063-RUC

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard