CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Micro Bird MB II School Bus has 13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2014 Micro Bird MB II School Bus recalls
Wheelchair Tie-Downs May Fail to Lock, Risking Injury
Some school buses equipped for wheelchair passengers may have an installation error that prevents the wheelchair tie-downs from locking.
Rear emergency door handle may break, delaying rescue
The rear emergency door exterior handle on certain Micro Bird school buses can break unexpectedly when force is applied.
Loose AC Power Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire
Certain school buses have a power cable that may not be firmly connected to the power stud on the air conditioning control board.
Damaged wiring can short circuit and cause a fire
An inactive electrical harness routed through an opening in the B-pillar can rub against sharp edges inside that opening and become damaged.
Damaged wiring may short and cause a fire
An inactive electrical harness routed through an opening in the B-pillar can rub against sharp edges inside that opening.
Bus Service Door May Not Open in an Emergency
The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, which can keep the door panels from opening.
Emergency Bus Door May Not Stay Open During Evacuation
Certain Micro Bird school buses and transit buses may have an emergency door retaining device that can fail to keep the emergency door in the open position.
Wheelchair lift may stop above floor, risking rider falls
The wheelchair lift's positioning input cam can fail during use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
Seat Foam May Not Absorb Crash Impact, Raising Injury Risk
Certain school buses have seat foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back that may not absorb enough energy in a crash.
School Bus Roof May Crush in a Rollover, Raising Injury Risk
Certain 2012-2017 MB II school buses may have roof strength that is insufficient to prevent the roof from crushing in a rollover.
Loose Bolt Can Misalign Wheels and Cause Loss of Control
Some school buses from model years 2014 to 2016 may have a camber caster kit bolt that was not tightened to the correct torque at the factory.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open
Certain wheelchair lifts built by Ricon Corporation and installed in these school buses may have folding link arms with pivot holes that are too large.
2014 Micro Bird MB II School Bus questions
Does the 2014 Micro Bird MB II School Bus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2014 Micro Bird MB II School Bus: Wheelchair Tie-Downs May Fail to Lock, Risking Injury; Rear emergency door handle may break, delaying rescue; Loose AC Power Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire; Damaged wiring can short circuit and cause a fire; Damaged wiring may short and cause a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Micro Bird MB II School Bus has been fixed?
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