Recall 12V164000: 2009–2011 Girardin G5
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 12, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 38
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 micro bird g5 school 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.
The risk
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 wheelchairs 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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2009 Girardin G5
- 2010 Girardin G5
- 2011 Girardin G5
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V164000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 12-051-BRU
- Manufacturer
- CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
- Owner letters
- May 11, 2012
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility (Other / Unknown)
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