2010-2011 Micro Bird MB II Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle recall: instrument cluster/panel

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 6, 2011. It covers about 9 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 9
reported: May 6, 2011
owners notified: Jun 21, 2011

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

What is wrong: Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 micro bird mb ii multipurpose vans manufactured from january 13, 2010, through march 22, 2011, equipped with a wheelchair lift platform at the right rear door. The wheelchair lift door is not linked to an alarm visible to the driver which would activate when the door is not fully closed. These vans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
Risk: The driver could move the vehicle unaware that the wheelchair lift door is not fully closed. The door could become fully open while the vehicle is in operation and this situation may cause injury to nearby pedestrians or damages to other vehicles.
Remedy: Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will install a green telltale in the control panel that will illuminate when the wheelchair lift door is not fully closed. The repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began during june 2011. Owners may contact micro bird at 1‑819‑477‑2012.

Recall number 11V271000

Affected vehicles

Micro Bird MB II Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle 2010-2011 2010 2011

Questions about recall 11V271000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2011 Micro Bird MB II Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle instrument cluster/panel?

Yes. Recall 11V271000, reported on May 6, 2011, covers about 9 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V271000?

Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will install a green telltale in the control panel that will illuminate when the wheelchair lift door is not fully closed. The repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began during june 2011. Owners may contact micro bird at 1‑819‑477‑2012.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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