2014 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner reports most frequently concern equipment related to adaptive mobility and emergency safety mechanisms. Issues reported focus on wheelchair lifts, emergency door functionality, and seating safety.
There are six recalls addressing safety and equipment defects in this vehicle. The recalls involve adaptive mobility equipment, emergency escape systems, and seating components.
Recalls- Wheelchair lift defect. Recall 15V769000 affects 223 vehicles with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts that have folding link arms with oversized pivot holes, causing bearings to displace. This may allow the lift platform to detach when doors open, increasing injury risk. Repairs include inspection and replacement of damaged parts at no cost.
- Emergency door handle binding. Recall 21V530000 covers 17,204 buses where the service door emergency release handle may bind, preventing door panels from opening. This failure could hinder evacuation during emergencies. Dealers provide adjustment instructions free of charge.
- Emergency door retaining device failure. Recall 20V133000 involves 17,693 buses with emergency door retainers that may not hold the door open. This violates FMVSS 217 requirements and elevates injury risk in evacuations. Dealers install repair kits at no charge.
- Seat foam insufficiency. Recall 18V474000 affects 1,357 buses with CE White/HSM SB11-30" school bus seats. Foam in the knee impact area may not absorb crash energy adequately, failing FMVSS 222 standards. Dealers add extra foam padding for free.
- Wheelchair lift positioning cam failure. Recall 18V574000 includes 6 buses with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium wheelchair lifts where the input cam may fail, causing the platform to stop higher than floor level. This creates a tipping hazard for wheelchair users. Dealers replace the cam free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs related to these recalls or persistent safety concerns may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney could provide guidance on potential remedies.
2014 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
36483
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES
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.
2014 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES
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.
2014 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES
6 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Micro Bird G5, MBII, and T-Series school buses, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Risk: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
2014 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES
1357 vehicles affected
SEATS
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."
Risk: If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2014 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.