Micro Bird MB II School Bus, G5 School Bus: Equipment adaptive/mobility

Affects Micro Bird MB II School Bus, G5 School Bus · 2006–2014 — about 222 vehicles.

The hazard

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

What to do

Micro Bird will notify owners and Ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began during December 2014. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 extension 401 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 14-058-RIU.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational