Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2014

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.

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October 6, 2014

(Campaign #: 14-058-RIU)

Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking

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.

NHTSA ID: 14V621000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 222

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 28.38

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October 6, 2014

(Campaign #: 14-058-RIU)

Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking

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.

NHTSA ID: 14V622000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 7

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 71.43

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June 6, 2014

(Campaign #: 14-057-RSU)

Corrosion of Propane Tank Fuel Line

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.

NHTSA ID: 14V337000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

# of Units Affected: 38

Consequence Summary:

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 2.7

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