Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V271000 Reported May 6, 2011

Missing visible telltale/fmvss 206

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · Electrical System · 9 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V271000
Manufacturer Campaign
11-043-LDU
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
9
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 6, 2011

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V271000 or campaign 11-043-LDU.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V271000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V271000?

NHTSA recall 11V271000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on May 6, 2011. It addresses: Missing visible telltale/fmvss 206. The recall affects approximately 9 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V271000 or the manufacturer campaign number 11-043-LDU. 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.