Corp. Micro Bird – Bus can be Driven with Wheelchair Lift Deployed

Corp. Micro Bird (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 T-Series school buses manufactured August 24, 2015, to November 30, 2016. The affected vehicles have a battery-powered wheelchair lift with an interlock that can be deactivated by the operator, allowing the vehicle to be driven with the lift door open or while the lift platform is deployed.


Report Received Date 12/09/2016
NHTSA ID 16V886000
Consequence Summary Driving the bus with the lift platform deployed or with the door open can result in injury to those nearby or increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Micro Bird will notify owners, and will provide a field modification to remedy this recall, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 16-067-IUS.
Recall Code 16-067-IUS
Potentially Affected 8
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V886000)

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