The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V886000·Announced 2016-12-09

Micro Bird Recalls 2015-2016 T-Series School Buses for Lift Interlock Defect

Micro Bird is recalling 2015-2016 T-Series school buses because the wheelchair lift interlock can be deactivated, allowing the bus to be driven with the lift open or deployed.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the wheelchair lift interlock can be bypassed, creating a significant risk of injury to nearby individuals or a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 T-Series school buses manufactured between August 24, 2015, and November 30, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a battery-powered wheelchair lift that features an interlock system. This interlock can be deactivated by the operator, which allows the vehicle to be driven while the lift door is open or the lift platform is deployed.

Driving the bus with the lift platform deployed or with the door open can result in injury to individuals nearby or increase the risk of a crash. The recall is intended to address this safety hazard by preventing the vehicle from being operated in these unsafe configurations.

Micro Bird will notify owners and provide a field modification to remedy the issue free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 for more information. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 16-067-IUS. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MICRO BIRD T-SERIES SCHOOL BUS
Brand
MICRO BIRD
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
8

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)

  • T-SERIES SCHOOL BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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