Recall 14V622 covers 7 2006-2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii and G5 buses for cracking wheelchair-lift side plates. Repair is free at a Micro Bird dealer.
Micro Bird is recalling 7 2006-2014 Mb Ii Transit Bus and G5 Transit Bus vehicles because the side plate on certain Ricon wheelchair lifts can crack. A cracked plate can let the lift platform separate and fall when the doors open, increasing injury risk to the lift operator; Micro Bird dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair lift in NHTSA campaign 14V622 on 2006-2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus and G5 Transit Bus models is the platform that raises and lowers a wheelchair user at the bus doorway. On the included buses, the recall involves Ricon DOT Public Use S 2000 and 5000 Series lifts. The side plates support the platform while it is stowed, deployed, and carrying load.
The side plate on the platform cracks from high load, low cycle fatigue while the lift is stowed. Ricon's analysis points to vibration in these buses, along with conditions such as a drifting hydraulic system, an out of adjustment stow lock, bent vertical arms, or low hydraulic fluid. When the plate cracks, the platform loses proper support and the lift no longer sits or moves as designed.
Operators can see cracks during routine maintenance checks. If one side separates, the platform sags to that side; if both sides separate, the lift can lean against the restraint belt or door, jam during stow, or make abnormal noise.
Who's affected?
Covers two Micro Bird transit bus models across the 2006-2014 model years, with the same adaptive or mobility equipment component listed for each.
| 2008 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2009 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2013 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2014 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2012 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2006 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2006 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2011 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2012 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2013 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 7 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2006-2014 Micro Bird transit bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A cracked platform side plate can let the lift platform separate and rest against the lift door. When the door opens, the platform can fall out and injure the lift operator. Visible cracks, sagging, jamming, or abnormal door noise are reasons to stop using the lift and arrange service. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus or G5 Transit Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the free wheelchair-lift support-bumper repair that addresses cracking platform side plates.
- Bring the recall notice if Micro Bird has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V622 when you call.
- Avoid operating the wheelchair lift until the platform side plates are inspected and the support-bumper repair is complete.
- Call Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 with questions about scheduling or lift repair status.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician installs supplemental platform support bumpers on the Ricon wheelchair lift platform. If the platform side plate has already started cracking, the technician replaces the platform. The recall repair is free at the dealer now, and parts and labor are covered. This work addresses the lift platform cracking described in campaign 14V622 for certain 2006-2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus and G5 Transit Bus vehicles equipped with the listed Ricon wheelchair lifts. Call the service desk with your VIN so they can confirm the lift model and parts before the appointment.
Timeline
| October 6, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 20, 2014 | Dealer notification began |
| October 31, 2014 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 1, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V622?
Recall 14V622 covers 7 2006-2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus and G5 Transit Bus vehicles equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. The lift platform side plate can crack, which can let the platform separate and fall out when the lift door opens, increasing injury risk to the lift operator.
What should I do if my 2006-2014 Micro Bird Mb Ii Transit Bus or G5 Transit Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 14V622. If it is, contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 or a Micro Bird service location and reference recall 14V622. Ricon supplies the supplemental platform support bumpers, and cracked platforms are replaced free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Micro Bird's recall remedy provides supplemental platform support bumpers, and any platform that already started cracking is replaced free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk with the wheelchair lift?
The safety risk is injury to the lift operator. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors open, the platform can fall out.
What if I bought this Micro Bird bus used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included, then contact Micro Bird customer service or a Micro Bird service location with recall 14V622.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V622000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 1-819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V622 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V622000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →