2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall - Campaign #10V377000

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2007 GIRARDIN G5 RECALL - #10V377000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT

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.

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Vehicle 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Manufacturer CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. Manufactured between 6/1/2006 - 8/12/2010 Recalled on 8/17/2010 Influenced by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. Owners Notified on 10/8/2010 # Affected 130 Recalled for EQUIPMENT Description 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. Consequences 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). Corrective action 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. Notes GIRARDIN'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10-038-WIU.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 SEATS 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING