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Micro Bird CT-Series Recall 15V770: Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open

NHTSA campaign 15V770, reported November 19, 2015, 25 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain wheelchair lifts built by Ricon Corporation may have folding link arms with pivot holes that are too large. This can let the bearings move out of position, causing excessive movement of the stowed platform and possible failure of the platform mounting.

If the mounting fails, the wheelchair lift platform could fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Owners should contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and check the platform for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced free of charge. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls as well.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V770Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Problem
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 MB II, G5, and CT-Series transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy
Micro Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2015. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-063-RUC.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Micro Bird CT-Series200620072008200920102011201220132014
Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus200620072008200920102011201220132014
Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus200620072008200920102011201220132014