Recall 11V271 covers 9 2010-2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle vans with no wheelchair lift door alarm. Free dealer repair.
Micro Bird is recalling 9 2010-2011 Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle vans because the right-rear wheelchair lift door is not tied to a driver-visible alarm when it is not fully closed. If the door opens while the van is moving, nearby pedestrians can be injured or other vehicles can be damaged; the Micro Bird dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair lift door on 2010-2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle vans sits at the right rear door, where the lift platform deploys for wheelchair loading. That door needs to be fully closed and retained before the van moves. A driver-visible alarm is supposed to warn the driver when the door is not fully closed.
In NHTSA campaign 11V271, the lift door is not linked to an alarm the driver can see. If the door is open or not fully latched, the driver does not get that visible warning from the instrument panel or related alert system. The defect is in the warning connection, not in the lift platform itself.
There is no warning sign before failure. The owner issue is the absence of a visible driver alert when the wheelchair lift door is not fully closed.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2010 and 2011 model years, with instrument-panel and adaptive/mobility equipment components listed for each year.
| 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle | instrument panel |
| 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 9 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
If the wheelchair lift door is not fully closed, the driver can move the vehicle without realizing it. An open lift door can injure nearby pedestrians or damage other vehicles while the vehicle is in operation. Repair will be free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle is included in this recall.
- Review any Micro Bird owner notice or dealer message for instructions tied to recall number 11V271.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to ask about the free control-panel green-telltale installation that alerts the driver when the wheelchair lift door is not fully closed.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and give the dealer recall number 11V271 when scheduling.
- Call Micro Bird at 1-819-477-2012 if the dealer needs help confirming the repair path.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician installs a green telltale light in the control panel. The light turns on when the wheelchair lift door is not fully closed, giving the driver a clear door status warning. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Schedule the work only after the dealer confirms campaign 11V271 is open for your VIN.
Timeline
| May 6, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 21, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V271?
Recall 11V271 covers 9 2010-2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle vans with a wheelchair lift door that lacks a driver-visible alarm when the door is not fully closed. Micro Bird dealers install a green telltale in the control panel for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 11V271. If it is, contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the control-panel telltale installation. Reference recall number 11V271000 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Micro Bird's remedy states that dealers install the green control-panel telltale free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Micro Bird dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the driver can move the van without seeing that the wheelchair lift door is not fully closed. If the door opens while the van is moving, nearby pedestrians or other vehicles can be hit. Check your VIN and schedule the free dealer repair if included.
What if I bought this Micro Bird van used?
The free repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received a Micro Bird notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included, then reference recall number 11V271000 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V271000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V271 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V271000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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