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HighNHTSA·11V271000·Announced 2011-05-06

Micro Bird MB II Vans Recalled for Missing Wheelchair Lift Door Alarm

Micro Bird is recalling 2010-2011 MB II vans with right-rear wheelchair lifts because the door lacks a visible alarm, risking injury to pedestrians if it opens while driving.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a door could open while the vehicle is in operation, posing a risk of injury to pedestrians or damage to other vehicles, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Micro Bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 MB II multipurpose vans manufactured between January 13, 2010, and March 22, 2011. These vehicles are equipped with a wheelchair lift platform at the right rear door. The recall affects 9 vehicles.

The wheelchair lift door is not linked to an alarm visible to the driver that would activate when the door is not fully closed. This defect means the driver could move the vehicle unaware that the door is open. If the door becomes fully open while the vehicle is in operation, it may cause injury to nearby pedestrians or damage to other vehicles. The vans fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206 regarding door locks and door retention components.

Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a green telltale in the control panel that illuminates when the wheelchair lift door is not fully closed. The repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began in June 2011. Owners may contact Micro Bird at 1-819-477-2012 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MICRO BIRD MB II MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Van
Hazard
Affected units
9

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MB II MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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