Vehicle recall 15V770000 · November 19, 2015

Micro Bird CT-Series, G5 Transit Bus and 1 more model

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.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 15V770000
Reported to NHTSA: November 19, 2015
Filed by: Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: 15-063-RUC
Owner notification: December 13, 2015
Vehicles potentially affected: 25
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 15V770000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Micro Bird CT-Series (2006-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus (2006-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus (2006-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

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