2010 Girardin G5 | 2009 Girardin G5 | 2009 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2009 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility
Published March 25, 2010 · Recall initiated: March 25, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V123000, published March 25, 2010. Recalling firm: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.; 2010 Girardin G5 | 2009 Girardin G5 | 2009 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2009 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility.
What's the hazard
CORP. MICRO BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2008 AND MARCH 2010 FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE S AND K SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LIFTS UP FUNCTION, IF THE SWITCH IS RELEASED BEFORE THE FLOOR LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE LIFT MAY CONTINUE ITS UPWARD TRAVEL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND BEFORE STOPPING. THE CONTINUED UPWARD TRAVEL MAY OVERRUN THE FLOOR LEVEL CUT OFF POINT.
What to do
CORP. MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED RICON DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. CURRENTLY RICON IS DEVELOPING A SOFTWARE SOLUTION AND IS NOT AVAILABLE. UNTIL THE SOFTWARE SOLUTION IS AVAILABLE, RICON WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A BULLETIN OUTLINING PROPER WHEELCHAIR LIFT OPERATION AND WILL SHIP OWNERS A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID TO PROMOTE PROPER LIFT OPERATION AT NO COST. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012.
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Recall details
- Brand
- GIRARDIN
- Model
- G5
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Lot
- 2010 GIRARDIN G5 | 2009 GIRARDIN G5 | 2009 MICRO BIRD MB II SCHOOL BUS | 2009 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2010 MICRO BIRD MB II SCHOOL BUS | 2010 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Related recalls
- NHTSA2011 Girardin G5 | 2009 Girardin G5 | 2010 Girardin G5 — Equipment adaptive/mobilityApril 12, 2012
- NHTSA2007 Girardin G5 | 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2010 Girardin G5 | 2008June 7, 2011
- NHTSA2002 Girardin Mb Iv | 2001 Girardin Mb Iv | 1999 Girardin Mb Iv | 2000 Girardin Mb Iv — EquipmentDecember 27, 2010
- NHTSA2000 Girardin Mb Ii | 2001 Girardin Mb Ii | 1999 Girardin Mb Iv | 1999 Girardin Mb Ii | 2001 Girardin Mb Iv |December 21, 2010
- NHTSAVox 803 — Equipment: motorcycle: helmetsMarch 29, 2010
- NHTSA2008 Itasca Sunstar | 2009 Winnebago Vista | 2009 Winnebago Voyage | 2009 Itasca Sunstar | 2008 WinnebagoMarch 25, 2010
Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Girardin G5 | 2009 Girardin G5 | 2009 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2009 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V123000 on March 25, 2010. Reported hazard: CORP. MICRO BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2008 AND MARCH 2010 FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE S AND K SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LIFTS UP FUNCTION, IF THE SWITCH IS RELEASED BEFORE THE FLOOR LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE LIFT MAY CONTINUE ITS UPWARD TRAVEL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND BEFORE STOPPING. THE CONTINUED UPWARD TRAVEL MAY OVERRUN THE FLOOR LEVEL CUT OFF POINT.
What should I do if I have this product?
CORP. MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED RICON DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. CURRENTLY RICON IS DEVELOPING A SOFTWARE SOLUTION AND IS NOT AVAILABLE. UNTIL THE SOFTWARE SOLUTION IS AVAILABLE, RICON WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A BULLETIN OUTLINING PROPER WHEELCHAIR LIFT OPERATION AND WILL SHIP OWNERS A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID TO PROMOTE PROPER LIFT OPERATION AT NO COST. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GIRARDIN. Model: G5.