Recall 10V067000: 2007–2010 Girardin G5, 2006–2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 25, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 582
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- OVSC
The problem
Corp. Micro bird, inc. Has notified nhtsa about a noncompliance in certain model year 2006 through 2010 g5 school buses manufactured from june 1, 2006 and february 15, 2009, equipped with 39 or 45 inch seats. The buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." some seats were installed without any reinforcement under the floor.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat may not absorb sufficient energy to restrain the occupant as intended and it could result in injury or death to the occupant.
The fix
Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on june 29, 2010. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Notes
Girardin's recall campaign number is 10-035-seu.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2007 Girardin G5
- 2008 Girardin G5
- 2009 Girardin G5
- 2010 Girardin G5
- 2006 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2007 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V067000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 10-035-SEU
- Manufacturer
- CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
- Owner letters
- Jun 29, 2010
- Components
- Seats (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology