Defect Description For Recall
Micro Bird Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2010 Girardin G5 And 2009 And 2010 And 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Buses Built On Ford Cutaway Chassis From February 2006 Through May 30, 2011. The Oem Cutaway Wiring Harness Passes Just Rearward Of The Driver Seat Between The B Pillar And The Raised Floor. The Raised Floor Just Rearward Of The Driver Seat Is Trapping The Wire Harness Causing The Wires To Rub Against The Metal Floor Molding, Damaging The Wire Insulation.
Make Of Vehicle
GIRARDIN
Model Of Vehicle
G5
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
11V309000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
A Wire With Damaged Insulation May Cause An Electrical Short Which Can Lead To A Fire.
Fix Defect
Micro Bird Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Repair The Buses Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On July 5, 2011. Owners May Contact Micro Bird At 1-819-477-2012.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060201
End Of Manufacture
20090930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
143
Date Owners Notified
20110705
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110606
Make Campaign Number
11-045-EHU