Girardin G5 (2006) – 11V309000

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

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard