2007 MICRO BIRD MB II Complaints and Recall Information
The 2007 MICRO BIRD MB II has 0 complaints and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to wheelchair lifts, emergency door mechanisms, and exterior lighting based on recall data. There are no direct complaint submissions from owners.
A total of 11 recalls address multiple systems including adaptive mobility equipment, emergency exit mechanisms, electrical wiring, and exterior lighting.
Recalls- Wheelchair lift restraint belt. (10V121000) A defect allows the restraint belt on certain Ricon wheelchair lifts to be inserted without fully engaging the latching mechanism, which may enable the lift to move with an occupant unsecured. 103 vehicles affected. The risk is injury to the lift user. Remedy includes a warning decal and training aid. No "Do Not Drive" advisory.
- Pedestrian safety warning lights. (11V228000) Certain school buses lack an alarm that alerts the driver if the stop arm did not deploy when the 4 red lights are activated. This increases the risk of pedestrian injury. 109 vehicles affected. Affected warning lights will be replaced free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory.
- Wheelchair lift folding link arms. (15V769000, 15V770000) Pivot holes on wheelchair lift folding link arms may be too large causing bearings to move out of position, possibly leading to the lift platform falling out when doors open. 248 vehicles affected combined. Inspection and replacement of damaged parts will be performed free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory.
- Wheelchair lift platform side plates. (14V621000, 14V622000) Cracking in platform side plates can cause the lift platform to separate from the lift and fall out when doors open. 229 vehicles affected combined. Owners will receive supplemental support bumpers or replacements for cracked platforms. No "Do Not Drive" advisory.
- Damaged electrical harness. (22V286000) An inactive harness in the B-pillar may get damaged by sharp edges, increasing risk of electrical short or fire. 156 vehicles affected. Dealers will secure the harness and remove the main cable fuse free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory.
- Emergency door release handle binding. (21V530000, 21V531000) The emergency release handle on service doors may bind preventing door opening and evacuation. 18,527 vehicles affected combined. Dealers will provide adjustment instructions at no charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory.
- Emergency door retaining device failure. (20V133000) The retaining device may fail to keep emergency doors open during evacuation, increasing injury risk. 17,693 vehicles affected. Dealers will install a repair kit free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to wheelchair lifts, emergency exit malfunctions, or electrical defects may want to review their rights under state lemon laws. Persistent safety defects or unresolved recall repairs may qualify for consumer protection remedies.
2007 MICRO BIRD MB II Summary
2007
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
10
Total Recalls
37065
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2007 MICRO BIRD MB II
156 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 MBII and G5 school buses. An inactive electrical harness that is secured in an opening in the B-pillar may become damaged from sharp edges inside the opening.
Risk: A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
2007 MICRO BIRD MB II
17204 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2022 MBII, T-Series, and G5 school buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.
Risk: The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
2007 MICRO BIRD MB II
1323 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2015 MBII, 2015-2021 T-Series, and 2006-2022 G5 transit buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.
Risk: The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
2007 MICRO BIRD MB II
17693 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
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."
Risk: If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.
2007 MICRO BIRD MB II
25 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Risk: 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.
2007 MICRO BIRD MB II
223 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Risk: 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.
2007 MICRO BIRD MB II
7 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Risk: 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.
2007 MICRO BIRD MB II
222 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Risk: 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.
2007 MICRO BIRD MB II
109 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Risk: 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.
2007 MICRO BIRD MB II
103 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Risk: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
Complaints
No complaints found.