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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V271000

2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle | 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Published May 6, 2011 · Recall initiated: May 6, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V271000, published May 6, 2011. Recalling firm: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.; 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle | 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel.

What's the hazard

MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD MB II MULTIPURPOSE VANS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 13, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 22, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A WHEELCHAIR LIFT PLATFORM AT THE RIGHT REAR DOOR. THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT DOOR IS NOT LINKED TO AN ALARM VISIBLE TO THE DRIVER WHICH WOULD ACTIVATE WHEN THE DOOR IS NOT FULLY CLOSED. THESE VANS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.

What to do

MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GREEN TELLTALE IN THE CONTROL PANEL THAT WILL ILLUMINATE WHEN THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT DOOR IS NOT FULLY CLOSED. THE REPAIR WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012.

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Recall details

Brand
MICRO BIRD
Model
MB II MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Lot
2010 MICRO BIRD MB II MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE | 2011 MICRO BIRD MB II MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle | 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V271000 on May 6, 2011. Reported hazard: MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD MB II MULTIPURPOSE VANS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 13, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 22, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A WHEELCHAIR LIFT PLATFORM AT THE RIGHT REAR DOOR. THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT DOOR IS NOT LINKED TO AN ALARM VISIBLE TO THE DRIVER WHICH WOULD ACTIVATE WHEN THE DOOR IS NOT FULLY CLOSED. THESE VANS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.

What should I do if I have this product?

MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GREEN TELLTALE IN THE CONTROL PANEL THAT WILL ILLUMINATE WHEN THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT DOOR IS NOT FULLY CLOSED. THE REPAIR WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT 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: MICRO BIRD. Model: MB II MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)