Defect Description For Recall
Certain Girardin Model Year 2006 Through 2010 And Micro Bird By Girardin Model Year 2009 Through 2010 G5 And 2003 Through 2006 Girardin Mb Iv Transit Buses Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, “Bus Emergency Exists And Window Retention And Release.” The Vehicles Are Equipped With Thermal T-Slider Or Panoramic Type Push-Out Windows With 2 Release Mechanisms (One On Each Side). The Window Handle Base Spacer Plate Can Tear Due To The Rotation Of The Exterior Window Frame.
Make Of Vehicle
GIRARDIN
Model Of Vehicle
G5
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
10V377000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Emergency Exit Could Not Sufficiently Restrain The Occupant(S) Or Become Inoperable. The Occupant(S) Could Be Thrown From The Vehicle Or Not Be Capable Of Opening The Emergency Exits Which Could Cause Injury Or Death Of The Vehicle Occupant(S).
Fix Defect
Girardin Will Notify Owners And Will Provide Parts To Perform The Repair Along With InstruCTIons Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On October 8, 2010. Owners May Contact Micro Bird At 1-819-477-2012.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060601
End Of Manufacture
20100812
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
130
Date Owners Notified
20101008
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Date Report Received
20100813
Make Campaign Number
10-038-WIU
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217