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Campaign 14V621 Posted October 6, 2014 222 units

2006-2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii/G5 Recall 14V621: Lift Plate

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 1, 2026

Recall 14V621 covers 222 2006-2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus and G5 School Bus vehicles for wheelchair-lift side-plate cracks. Free Micro Bird repair.

Micro Bird is recalling 222 2006-2014 Mb Ii School Bus and G5 School Bus buses because certain Ricon wheelchair lift platform side plates can crack. A cracked side plate can let the lift platform separate and rest against the lift door, creating an injury risk when the doors are opened; the Micro Bird dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The affected 2006-2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus and G5 School Bus models use a Ricon wheelchair lift to raise and lower passengers between the ground and the bus floor. The platform side plate is part of that lift platform. It helps keep the platform structure solid while the lift carries weight through its travel.

In recall 14V621, the defect is a crack in that platform side plate on certain Ricon lift models. A cracked side plate means the platform is no longer in its intended structural condition. The recall information provided for this campaign does not name a separate root cause, so owners should treat the side plate itself as the part that needs inspection and recall service.

There is no warning sign before failure. A lift can look ready for use even when the side plate has begun to crack, so the VIN and lift equipment decide whether this recall applies.

Who's affected?

Spans the Mb Ii School Bus and G5 School Bus across the 2006-2014 model years, with the same equipment adaptive/mobility component listed for each scope.

2013 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus Equipment adaptive/mobility
2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus Equipment adaptive/mobility
2007 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus Equipment adaptive/mobility
2008 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus Equipment adaptive/mobility
2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus Equipment adaptive/mobility
Units affected222

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.

What's the safety risk?

Cracked platform side plates can let the lift platform separate from the lift and rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors open, the platform can fall out and injure the lift operator. Keep people clear of the lift door area and arrange service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus or G5 School Bus is included in this recall.
  2. Contact Micro Bird customer service to confirm repair instructions for recall number 14V621.
  3. Schedule the free Ricon wheelchair-lift repair that adds supplemental platform support bumpers or replaces a platform with cracked side plates.
  4. Bring the owner notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 14V621 when you call.
  5. Keep operators clear of the lift door area until the repair is complete if the wheelchair-lift platform shows cracking or separation.

What happens at the repair

Micro Bird has identified the repair path for the wheelchair lift platform. When the dealer repair is available, a Micro Bird technician installs supplemental platform support bumpers supplied by Ricon. If the lift platform has already started cracking, the affected platform is replaced instead. The covered repair is free under the recall, including the needed parts and labor. Ask the service desk to confirm that the S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, or S5510 lift on the bus is included.

Timeline

October 6, 2014 NHTSA published the recall
December 1, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V621?

Recall 14V621 covers 222 2006-2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus and G5 School Bus vehicles equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. The lift platform side plate can crack, which can let the platform separate and fall when the lift doors open.

What should I do if my 2006-2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus or G5 School Bus is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific school bus is included in recall 14V621. If it is, contact a Micro Bird dealer or Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 to arrange the Ricon wheelchair lift repair. Reference recall 14V621 and Micro Bird recall number 14-058-RIU.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. Ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers, and any wheelchair lift platform that has already started cracking will be replaced free of charge.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is injury to the lift operator. If the wheelchair lift platform side plates crack, the platform can separate from the lift and rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors open, the platform can fall out.

When did the Micro Bird recall repair start?

The recall repair began during December 2014. For an included Micro Bird school bus, the repair involves supplemental platform support bumpers for the Ricon wheelchair lift, with replacement of any platform that has already started cracking.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V621000
Micro Bird customer service1-819-477-2012
NHTSA recall #14V621
NHTSA recall # (full)14V621000

Source documents

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