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Micro Bird - Wheelchair lift may raise too high fmvss 403
Official notice
30 Aug 2018
Last checked
30 Aug 2018
An official NHTSA notice concerns Micro Bird - Wheelchair lift may raise too high fmvss 403. 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. Published 2018-08-30.
What to do now
Micro bird will notify owners, and ricon dealers will replace the injection molded cam with a new aluminum machined cam. The recall is expected to begin october 22, 2018. Owners may contact micro bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro bird's number for this recall is 18-077-rus.
Units affected
6
Recall number
18-077-RUS
Official notice
2018-08-30
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: Micro Bird. Contact: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc..
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