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