2008 GIRARDIN G5 RECALL - #10V627000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS : UNDERBODY SHIELDS
CORP. MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 GIRARDIN G5 SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON GM AND FORD CUTAWAY CHASSIS FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 2008. THE SHEET METAL BELOW THE WINDOW INSIDE THE BUS ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE JOINT STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." THERE IS NO ADHESIVE ON THE JOINT BETWEEN THE TWO EMBOSSED ALUMINUM SHEETS.
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| Vehicle |
2008 GIRARDIN G5 |
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| Manufacturer |
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/2008 - 12/16/2008 |
| Recalled on |
12/20/2010 |
| Influenced by |
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/5/2011 |
| # Affected |
112 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
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| Description |
CORP. MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 GIRARDIN G5 SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON GM AND FORD CUTAWAY CHASSIS FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 2008. THE SHEET METAL BELOW THE WINDOW INSIDE THE BUS ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE JOINT STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." THERE IS NO ADHESIVE ON THE JOINT BETWEEN THE TWO EMBOSSED ALUMINUM SHEETS. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE EMBOSSED ALUMINUM SHEET MAY SEPARATE FROM THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT STRUCTURE AND CAUSE INJURY TO BUS PASSENGERS. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES BY ADDING ADHESIVE AND RIVETS BETWEEN THE 2 EMBOSSED ALUMINUM SHEETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CORP. MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2021. |
| Notes |
CORP. MICRO BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10-039-JSU.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 |
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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