01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V287000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 28, 2022
- Potential units
- 14,229campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 MBII and G5 transit buses. An inactive electrical harness that is secured in an opening in the B-pillar may become damaged from sharp edges inside the opening.
Why it matters: A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the electrical harness and remove the fuse linked to the main cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-092-HUS.
Owner notification: June 20, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
NHTSA 20V133000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- March 6, 2020
- Potential units
- 17,693campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2004-2021 T-Series, G5, and MBII school buses. The emergency door retaining device may fail to keep the door in an open position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.".
Why it matters: If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to repair the emergency door retaining device, free of charge. The recall April 24, 2020. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 20-084-RUS.
Owner notification: April 24, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
NHTSA 11V271000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Report received
- May 6, 2011
- Potential units
- 9campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 micro bird mb ii multipurpose vans manufactured from january 13, 2010, through march 22, 2011, equipped with a wheelchair lift platform at the right rear door. the wheelchair lift door is not linked to an alarm visible to the driver which would activate when the door is not fully closed. these vans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components.".
Why it matters: The driver could move the vehicle unaware that the wheelchair lift door is not fully closed. the door could become fully open while the vehicle is in operation and this situation may cause injury to nearby pedestrians or damages to other vehicles.
Remedy
Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will install a green telltale in the control panel that will illuminate when the wheelchair lift door is not fully closed. the repair will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began during june 2011. owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Owner notification: June 21, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH