2009 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2008 Girardin G5 | 2010 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility
Published April 9, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 5, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V154000, published April 9, 2012 and initiated April 5, 2012. Recalling firm: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.; 2009 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2008 Girardin G5 | 2010 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility.
What's the hazard
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.
What to do
MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MICRO BIRD
- Model
- G5 TRANSIT BUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Lot
- 2009 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS | 2008 GIRARDIN G5 | 2010 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2008 Girardin G5 | 2010 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V154000 on April 9, 2012. Reported hazard: MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.
What should I do if I have this product?
MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2012. 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: G5 TRANSIT BUS.