2008 GIRARDIN G5 RECALL - #11V309000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
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.
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| Vehicle |
2008 GIRARDIN G5 |
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| Manufacturer |
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/2006 - 9/30/2009 |
| Recalled on |
6/7/2011 |
| Influenced by |
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/5/2011 |
| # Affected |
143 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A WIRE WITH DAMAGED INSULATION MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH CAN LEAD TO A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
MICRO BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11-045-EHU.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 STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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