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 Micro Bird Equipment adaptive recall
Recall Date: May. 11, 2012
Recalled Component: Equipment adaptive
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro bird, inc.
Date of Manufacturing: From Apr. 7, 2008 to Sep. 24, 2010
Units Affected: 13
Defect Summary: Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 micro bird g5 transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Consequence: A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair¿s occupant could fall and sustain injury.
How to Fix: Micro bird will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on may 11, 2012. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Recall Notes: Micro bird's recall campaign number is 12-052-bru. 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 www.safercar.gov .
Vehicles covered in this recall:
  • 2008 Girardin G5
  • 2009 Micro Bird G5
  • 2010 Micro Bird G5
 Micro Bird Structure body recall
Recall Date: Mar. 5, 2012
Recalled Component: Structure body
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro bird, inc.
Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Units Affected: 1,227
Defect Summary: 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.
How to Fix: 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.
Recall 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 www.safercar.gov .
Vehicles covered in this recall:
  • 2009 Micro Bird G5
  • 2010 Micro Bird G5
  • 2011 Micro Bird G5
  • 2012 Micro Bird G5
 Micro Bird Front seat belts anchorage recall
Recall Date: Jan. 5, 2012
Recalled Component: Front seat belts anchorage
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro bird, inc.
Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Units Affected: 48
Defect Summary: Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2011 mb ii school buses manufactured from August 16, 2011, through September 16, 2011. During production, the 2 sets of lower anchorages which are used to restrain a portable child seat, were not installed. Accordingly, the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems. " 
Consequence: If a portable child restraint is installed in the vehicle, it will only be secured by the seat belt instead of the seat belt and the lower anchorages. In the event of a crash, a child not sufficiently restrained could be injured.
How to Fix: Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing lower anchorages free of charge. The safety recall began on January 5, 2012. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Recall Notes: Micro bird's safety recall campaign number is 11-050-lau. 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 www.safercar.gov .
Vehicles covered in this recall:
  • 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii
 Micro Bird Seats recall
Recall Date: Jan. 4, 2012
Recalled Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro bird, inc.
Date of Manufacturing: From Apr. 14, 2010 to Jun. 7, 2011
Units Affected: 1,059
Defect Summary: 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.
How to Fix: 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.
Recall 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 www.safercar.gov .
Vehicles covered in this recall:
  • 2010 Micro Bird G5
  • 2011 Micro Bird G5
  • 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii
  • 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii
 Micro Bird Electrical system wiring recall
Recall Date: Sep. 29, 2011
Recalled Component: Electrical system wiring
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro bird, inc.
Date of Manufacturing: From Oct. 1, 2009 to Mar. 16, 2011
Units Affected: 671
Defect Summary: 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.
How to Fix: 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.
Recall 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 www.safercar.gov .
Vehicles covered in this recall:
  • 2010 Micro Bird G5
  • 2011 Micro Bird G5
  • 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii
  • 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii
 Micro Bird Electrical system wiring recall
Recall Date: Jul. 5, 2011
Recalled Component: Electrical system wiring
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro bird, inc.
Date of Manufacturing: From Oct. 1, 2009 to May. 30, 2011
Units Affected: 143
Defect Summary: 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.
How to Fix: 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.
Recall 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 www.safercar.gov .
Vehicles covered in this recall:
  • 2006 Girardin G5
  • 2007 Girardin G5
  • 2008 Girardin G5
  • 2009 Girardin G5
  • 2010 Girardin G5
  • ...
 Micro Bird Electrical system wiring recall
Recall Date: Jul. 4, 2011
Recalled Component: Electrical system wiring
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro bird, inc.
Date of Manufacturing: From Oct. 1, 2009 to May. 30, 2011
Units Affected: 45
Defect Summary: 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.
How to Fix: 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.
Recall 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 www.safercar.gov .
Vehicles covered in this recall:
  • 2006 Girardin G5
  • 2007 Girardin G5
  • 2008 Girardin G5
  • 2009 Girardin G5
  • 2010 Girardin G5
  • ...
 Micro Bird Equipment adaptive recall
Recall Date: Jun. 21, 2011
Recalled Component: Equipment adaptive
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro bird, inc.
Date of Manufacturing: From Jan. 13, 2010 to Mar. 22, 2011
Units Affected: 9
Defect Summary: 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. "
Consequence: 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.
How to Fix: 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.
Recall Notes: Micro bird's recall campaign number is 11-043-ldu. 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 www.safercar.gov .
Vehicles covered in this recall:
  • 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii
  • 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii
 Micro Bird Exterior lighting recall
Recall Date: Jun. 2, 2011
Recalled Component: Exterior lighting
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro bird, inc.
Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Units Affected: 109
Defect Summary: 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.
How to Fix: 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.
Recall 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 www.safercar.gov .
Vehicles covered in this recall:
  • 2006 Girardin G5
  • 2007 Girardin G5
  • 2008 Girardin G5
  • 2009 Girardin G5
  • 2010 Girardin G5
  • ...
 Micro Bird Equipment recall
Recall Date: Oct. 8, 2010
Recalled Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro bird, inc.
Date of Manufacturing: From Jun. 1, 2006 to Aug. 12, 2010
Units Affected: 130
Defect Summary: Certain girardin model year 2006 through 2010 and micro bird by girardin model year 2009 through 2010 g5 and 2003 through 2006 girardin mb iv transit buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exists and window retention and release. " the vehicles are equipped with thermal t-slider or panoramic type push-out windows with 2 release mechanisms (one on each side). The window handle base spacer plate can tear due to the rotation of the exterior window frame.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the emergency exit could not sufficiently restrain the occupant(s) or become inoperable. The occupant(s) could be thrown from the vehicle or not be capable of opening the emergency exits which could cause injury or death of the vehicle occupant(s).
How to Fix: Girardin will notify owners and will provide parts to perform the repair along with instructions free of charge. The safety recall began on October 8, 2010. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Recall Notes: Girardin's recall campaign number is 10-038-wiu. 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 www.safercar.gov .
Vehicles covered in this recall:
  • 2006 Girardin G5
  • 2007 Girardin G5
  • 2008 Girardin G5
  • 2009 Girardin G5
  • 2010 Girardin G5
  • ...
 Micro Bird Seats recall
Recall Date: Jun. 29, 2010
Recalled Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro bird, inc.
Date of Manufacturing: From Jun. 1, 2006 to Feb. 15, 2010
Units Affected: 582
Defect Summary: Corp. Micro bird, inc. Has notified NHTSA about a noncompliance in certain model year 2006 through 2010 g5 school buses manufactured from June 1, 2006 and February 15, 2009, equipped with 39 or 45 inch seats. The buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection. " some seats were installed without any reinforcement under the floor.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat may not absorb sufficient energy to restrain the occupant as intended and it could result in injury or death to the occupant.
How to Fix: Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on June 29, 2010. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Recall Notes: Girardin's recall campaign number is 10-035-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 www.safercar.gov .
Vehicles covered in this recall:
  • 2007 Girardin G5
  • 2008 Girardin G5
  • 2009 Girardin G5
  • 2010 Girardin G5
  • 2006 Micro Bird G5
  • ...
 Micro Bird Equipment adaptive recall
Recall Date: Apr. 1, 2010
Recalled Component: Equipment adaptive
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro bird, inc.
Date of Manufacturing: From Oct. 1, 2007 to Mar. 22, 2010
Units Affected: 49
Defect Summary: Corp. Micro bird has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2009 and 2010 school buses manufactured between October 2008 and March 2010 fitted with ricon public use s and k series wheelchair lifts. Due to a problem in the software that controls the lifts up function, if the switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. The continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Consequence: When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
How to Fix: Corp. Micro bird will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. Currently ricon is developing a software solution and is not available. Until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. The safety recall began on April 1, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Recall Notes: Micro bird's campaign number is 10-037-riu. 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 www.safercar.gov .
Vehicles covered in this recall:
  • 2009 Girardin G5
  • 2010 Girardin G5
  • 2009 Girardin Mb Ii
  • 2010 Girardin Mb Ii
  • 2009 Micro Bird G5
  • ...
 Micro Bird Equipment adaptive recall
Recall Date: Mar. 31, 2010
Recalled Component: Equipment adaptive
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro bird, inc.
Date of Manufacturing: From Dec. 1, 2007 to Mar. 23, 2010
Units Affected: 103
Defect Summary: Corp. Micro bird has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2007 through 2010 school buses manufactured between December 2007 and March 2010 fitted with ricon public use s and k series wheelchair lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Consequence: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
How to Fix: Micro bird is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall began on m,arch 31, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Recall Notes: Micro bird's campaign number is 10-036-riu. 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 www.safercar.gov .
Vehicles covered in this recall:
  • 2007 Girardin G5
  • 2008 Girardin G5
  • 2009 Girardin G5
  • 2007 Girardin Mb Ii
  • 2008 Girardin Mb Ii
  • ...
 Micro Bird Body roof and pillars recall
Recall Date:
Recalled Component: Body roof and pillars
Manufactured by: Corp. Micro bird, inc.
Date of Manufacturing: From Apr. 1, 2011 to Jun. 26, 2012
Units Affected: 11
Defect Summary: 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.
How to Fix: 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 will begin in early August 2012. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
Recall 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.
Vehicles covered in this recall:
  • 2011 Micro Bird G5
  • 2012 Micro Bird G5