2007 GIRARDIN G5 RECALL - #10V067000
RECALL FOR SEATS
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A NONCOMPLIANCE IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 G5 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2006 AND FEBRUARY 15, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH 39 OR 45 INCH SEATS. THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." SOME SEATS WERE INSTALLED WITHOUT ANY REINFORCEMENT UNDER THE FLOOR.
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| Vehicle |
2007 GIRARDIN G5 |
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| Manufacturer |
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/2006 - 2/15/2010 |
| Recalled on |
2/26/2010 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
6/29/2010 |
| # Affected |
582 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A NONCOMPLIANCE IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 G5 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2006 AND FEBRUARY 15, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH 39 OR 45 INCH SEATS. THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." SOME SEATS WERE INSTALLED WITHOUT ANY REINFORCEMENT UNDER THE FLOOR. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT MAY NOT ABSORB SUFFICIENT ENERGY TO RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED AND IT COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANT. |
| Corrective action |
MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012. |
| Notes |
GIRARDIN'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10-035-SEU.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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS
2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS
2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS
2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
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