NHTSA recall 12V164000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Girardin G5
Reported Apr 12, 201238 vehicles affectedCORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.Maker’s number 12-051-BRUBuilt Aug 15, 2009 – Feb 17, 2011
The defect
Micro bird IS recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 micro bird G5 school 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.
The risk
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform IS in an elevated position, the wheelchairs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
The remedy
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.