Recall 11V228000: 2006–2010 Girardin G5, 2006 Girardin MB II, 2010–2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 11, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 109
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Certain model year 2006 through 2010 girardin g5 and mbii and model year 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 and mb ii school buses manufactured from january 2006 through april 5, 2011, fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 131, "school bus pedestrian safety devices." the 4-way warning lights do not have an alarm to alert the driver that the stop arm did not deploy when the 4 red lights are activated.
The risk
The driver could erroneously think that the school bus stop arm is deployed while the first set of 4 red lights are activated. This condition increases risk of injury to pedestrians.
The fix
Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected warning lights with warning lights that have an alarm free of charge. The safety recall began during june 2011. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Notes
Micro bird's recall campaign number is 10-042-8wu.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
- 2006 Girardin G5
- 2007 Girardin G5
- 2008 Girardin G5
- 2009 Girardin G5
- 2010 Girardin G5
- 2006 Girardin MB II
- 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2007 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2008 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2009 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2010 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2011 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V228000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 11-042-8WU
- Manufacturer
- CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
- Owner letters
- Jun 2, 2011
- Components
- Exterior lighting (Lighting)
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