Girardin / Micro Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility
What is wrong
Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 micro bird g5 transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
What could happen
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchairâs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
The fix
Micro bird will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on may 11, 2012. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Vehicles covered
- Girardin G5 2008
- Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus 2009–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V154000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 5, 2012
- Owners notified
- May 11, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 13
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 7, 2008 to Sep 24, 2010
- Part
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Maker's own recall number
- 12-052-BRU
Notes
Micro bird's recall campaign number is 12-052-bru.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Micro Bird recall: Engine and engine cooling May 6, 2026
- Micro Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Mar 13, 2026
- Micro Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Mar 13, 2026
- Micro Bird recall: Electrical system Dec 8, 2025
- Micro Bird recall: Electrical system Dec 5, 2025
- Micro Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Oct 31, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.