Wheelchair lifts/interlock belt
Defect Summary
Corp. Micro bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2007 through 2010 school buses manufactured between december 2007 and march 2010 fitted with ricon public use s and k series wheelchair lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Safety Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Corrective Action
Micro bird is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall began on m,arch 31, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
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FAQ: Recall 10V121000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V121000?
NHTSA recall 10V121000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on March 25, 2010. It addresses: Wheelchair lifts/interlock belt. The recall affects approximately 103 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V121000 or the manufacturer campaign number 10-036-RIU. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.