Micro Bird MBII SCHOOL BUS

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSUS

    An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLYUS

    Absence of the reflective decal would reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEUS

    If the belt anchorage plate detaches from the wall and cannot properly restrain a passenger it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    An insufficiently attached seat may detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYUS

    A melted grounding wire may result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire in the engine compartment.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    Insufficiently attached panels may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGSUS

    A damaged oil like may leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORUS

    The door panel may remain in the open position or open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of passenger being injured falling out of the bus.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    Incorrectly attached rub rails may not offer adequate protection against an impact, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEMUS

    The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:US

    An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXITUS

    If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    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.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUS

    THE DRIVER COULD ERRONEOUSLY THINK THAT THE SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM IS DEPLOYED WHILE THE FIRST SET OF 4 RED LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. THIS CONDITION INCREASES RISK OF INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIORUS

    In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    WHEN THE PLATFORM OVERRUNS THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL AND STOPS AT AN ANGLE FROM 15-20 DEGREES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON IN A WHEELCHAIR TO TIP OVER AND FOR SOMEONE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM TO FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    SEATSUS

    IF THE SEAT CUSHION IS NOT FULLY LATCHED TO THE SEAT STRUCTURE, IT COULD FLIP UP OUT OF POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    IN ABSENCE OF THE FLASHING LIGHTS, A VEHICLE APPROACHING A SCHOOL BUS THAT IS LOADING OR UNLOADING STUDENTS, MAY NOT STOP. THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH OF A PASSENGER.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEUS

    IF A PORTABLE CHILD RESTRAINT IS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, IT WILL ONLY BE SECURED BY THE SEAT BELT INSTEAD OF THE SEAT BELT AND THE LOWER ANCHORAGES. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A CHILD NOT SUFFICIENTLY RESTRAINED COULD BE INJURED.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    SEATSUS

    If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Micro Bird MB II SCHOOL BUSdate unknown
    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSUS

    In the event of a rollover, if the school bus roof crushes, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.