Wheelchair lift may raise too high/fmvss 403
Defect Summary
Corp. Micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2012-2018 micro bird g5, mbii, and t-series school buses, equipped with certain s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts, models k200, k201, k550, k551, s200, s2201, s550 and s551. the wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, "platform lift systems."
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 18V574000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V574000?
NHTSA recall 18V574000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on August 30, 2018. It addresses: Wheelchair lift may raise too high/fmvss 403. The recall affects approximately 6 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 18V574000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18-077-RUS. 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.