Micro Bird T-series School Bus recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 9, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. recalls 2015–2016 Micro Bird T-series School Bus

Recall number

16V886000

Brand / firm

Micro Bird

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 8 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.