2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall - Campaign #11V228000

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2007 GIRARDIN G5 RECALL - #11V228000

RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 GIRARDIN G5 AND MBII AND MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 AND MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2006 THROUGH APRIL 5, 2011, FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 131, "SCHOOL BUS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY DEVICES." THE 4-WAY WARNING LIGHTS DO NOT HAVE AN ALARM TO ALERT THE DRIVER THAT THE STOP ARM DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE 4 RED LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED.

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Vehicle 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Manufacturer CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 Recalled on 4/12/2011 Influenced by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. Owners Notified on 6/2/2011 # Affected 109 Recalled for EXTERIOR LIGHTING Description CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 GIRARDIN G5 AND MBII AND MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 AND MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2006 THROUGH APRIL 5, 2011, FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 131, "SCHOOL BUS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY DEVICES." THE 4-WAY WARNING LIGHTS DO NOT HAVE AN ALARM TO ALERT THE DRIVER THAT THE STOP ARM DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE 4 RED LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. Consequences THE DRIVER COULD ERRONEOUSLY THINK THAT THE SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM IS DEPLOYED WHILE THE FIRST SET OF 4 RED LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. THIS CONDITION INCREASES RISK OF INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS. Corrective action MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED WARNING LIGHTS WITH WARNING LIGHTS THAT HAVE AN ALARM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012. Notes MICRO BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10-042-8WU.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 EQUIPMENT 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING