2011 MICRO BIRD G5 Recalls (14)

Campaign:
11V228000 on 04/11/2011
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
109
Defect:
Certain model year 2006 through 2010 girardin g5 and mbii and model year 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 and mb ii school buses manufactured from january 2006 through april 5, 2011, fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 131, "school bus pedestrian safety devices." the 4-way warning lights do not have an alarm to alert the driver that the stop arm did not deploy when the 4 red lights are activated.
Consequence:
The driver could erroneously think that the school bus stop arm is deployed while the first set of 4 red lights are activated. this condition increases risk of injury to pedestrians.
Correction:
Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected warning lights with warning lights that have an alarm free of charge. the safety recall began during june 2011. owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Notes:
Micro bird's recall campaign number is 10-042-8wu.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V309000 on 06/06/2011
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
09/30/2009 - 05/29/2011
Affected:
143
Defect:
Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 girardin g5 and 2009 and 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 school buses built on ford cutaway chassis from february 2006 through may 30, 2011. the oem cutaway wiring harness passes just rearward of the driver seat between the b pillar and the raised floor. the raised floor just rearward of the driver seat is trapping the wire harness causing the wires to rub against the metal floor molding, damaging the wire insulation.
Consequence:
A wire with damaged insulation may cause an electrical short which can lead to a fire.
Correction:
Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on july 5, 2011. owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Notes:
Micro bird's recall campaign number is 11-045-ehu.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V319000 on 06/09/2011
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
09/30/2009 - 05/29/2011
Affected:
45
Defect:
Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 girardin g5 and 2009 and 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 non school buses built on ford cutaway chassis from february 2006 through may 30, 2011. the oem cutaway wiring harness passes just rearward of the driver seat between the b pillar and the raised floor. the raised floor just rearward of the driver seat is trapping the wire harness causing the wires to rub against the metal floor molding, damaging the wire insulation.
Consequence:
A wire with damaged insulation may cause an electrical short which can lead to a fire.
Correction:
Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on july 4, 2011. owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Notes:
Micro bird's recall campaign number is 11-044-ehu.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V414000 on 08/14/2011
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
09/30/2009 - 03/15/2011
Affected:
671
Defect:
Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 and mb ii school buses manufactured from october 1, 2009, through march 16, 2011. the wire on the 8-way flashing light power circuit is too small causing the terminal connection to overheat. if the connection fails, the 8- way system will stop working.
Consequence:
In absence of the flashing lights, a vehicle approaching a school bus that is loading or unloading students, may not stop. this situation could cause injury or death of a passenger.
Correction:
Micro bird will notify owners, and provide an uprated wiring kit with a relay, free of charge. micro bird will reimburse for labor. the safety recall began on september 29, 2011. owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Notes:
Micro bird's recall campaign number is 11-046-8wu.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V475000 on 09/18/2011
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
04/13/2010 - 06/06/2011
Affected:
1,059
Defect:
Micro bird is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 and micro bird mbii school buses manufactured from april 14, 2010, through june 7, 2011, equipped with a c. e. white seat cushion. the seat cushion self-latching mechanism does not activate when a 48.4 pound mass is placed on the center of the seat cushion and accordingly, these seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence:
If the seat cushion is not fully latched to the seat structure, it could flip up out of position in the event of a crash. this could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Correction:
Micro bird will notify owners and will repair the seats free of charge. the safety recall began on january 4, 2012. owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Notes:
Micro bird's recall campaign number is 11-047-seu.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V596000 on 12/22/2011
Component:
Structure:body
Affected:
1,227
Defect:
Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 g5 school buses manufactured from november 24, 2009, through december 3, 2011. the joint on the metal ceiling panel fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, there is a possibility that the metal ceiling panel may partially separate from the body structure creating an opening. a passenger is at risk of serious injury if they are ejected or strike the ceiling panel.
Correction:
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on march 5, 2012. owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Notes:
Micro bird's recall campaign number is 11-049-jsu.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
12V362000 on 07/29/2012
Component:
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Manufactured:
03/31/2011 - 06/25/2012
Affected:
11
Defect:
Corp. micro bird, inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 micro bird g5 school buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through june 26, 2012, equipped with prolo roof escape hatches made by specialty manufacturing, incorporated. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence:
In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Correction:
Micro bird will notify owners. specialty manufacturing, inc.(smi) will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on july 31, 2012. owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
Notes:
This is micro bird recall number 12-053-rhu.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.
Campaign:
14V337000 on 06/18/2014
Component:
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
09/19/2010 - 06/12/2013
Affected:
38
Defect:
Corp. micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 micro bird g5 school buses manufactured september 20, 2010, through june 13, 2013, and equipped with a roush cleantech llc propane fuel system. due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected vehicles may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
Consequence:
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fitting with a new stainless steel fitting, free of charge. owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. micro bird's number for this recall is 14-057-rsu.
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.
Campaign:
14V622000 on 10/05/2014
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 01/08/2014
Affected:
7
Defect:
Corp. micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 mb ii and g5 transit buses manufactured january 1, 2006, to january 9, 2014, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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 on december 1, 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.
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.
Campaign:
14V621000 on 10/05/2014
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 01/08/2014
Affected:
222
Defect:
Corp. micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 mb ii and g5 school buses manufactured january 1, 2006, to january 9, 2014, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
15V769000 on 11/17/2015
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 12/30/2014
Affected:
223
Defect:
Corp. micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 mbii, g5, and t-series school buses manufactured january 1, 2006, to december 31, 2014, and 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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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 11, 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-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.
Campaign:
15V770000 on 11/18/2015
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 12/30/2014
Affected:
25
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
17V798000 on 12/14/2017
Component:
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 12/11/2017
Affected:
292
Defect:
Corp. micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2006-2017 g5 school buses with an unloaded weight more than 10,013 pounds. in a rollover, the roof may crush excessively. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 220, "school bus rollover protection."
Consequence:
If roof crushes more than the rollover standards allow for the weight and configuration of the bus, the occupants have a greater risk of injury in the event of a rollover crash.
Correction:
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the buses to prevent the roof from crushing excessively in a rollover, free of charge. the recall began on january 26, 2018. for more information, owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-475-9633. micro bird's number for this recall is 17-072-gus.
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.
Campaign:
18V474000 on 07/22/2018
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
06/05/2011 - 07/16/2018
Affected:
2,241
Defect:
Corp. micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2011-2018 micro bird g5, mb-ii, and t-series school buses, equipped with ce white/hsm sb11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or sb11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. the foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence:
If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Micro bird has not yet finalized their remedy plan. micro bird issued interim notifications to owners on september 12, 2018. owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. micro bird's number for this recall is 18-074-sus.
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.

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