2008 Girardin G5 | 2006 Girardin Mb Iv | 2006 Girardin G5 | 2007 Girardin G5 | 2005 Girardin Mb Iv | 2009 Girardin G5 | 2010 Girardin G5 | 2009 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2003 Girardin Mb Iv | 2004 Girardin Mb Iv | 2010 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Equipment
Published August 17, 2010 · Recall initiated: August 13, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V377000, published August 17, 2010 and initiated August 13, 2010. Recalling firm: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.; 2008 Girardin G5 | 2006 Girardin Mb Iv | 2006 Girardin G5 | 2007 Girardin G5 | 2005 Girardin Mb Iv | 2009 Girardin G5 | 2010 Girardin G5 | 2009 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2003 Girardin Mb Iv | 2004 Girardin Mb Iv | 2010 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Equipment.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- GIRARDIN
- Model
- G5
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Lot
- 2008 GIRARDIN G5 | 2006 GIRARDIN MB IV | 2006 GIRARDIN G5 | 2007 GIRARDIN G5 | 2005 GIRARDIN MB IV | 2009 GIRARDIN G5 | 2010 GIRARDIN G5 | 2009 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS | 2003 GIRARDIN MB IV | 2004 GIRARDIN MB IV | 2010 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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- NHTSA2002 Girardin Mb Iv | 2001 Girardin Mb Iv | 1999 Girardin Mb Iv | 2000 Girardin Mb Iv — EquipmentDecember 27, 2010
- NHTSA2000 Girardin Mb Ii | 2001 Girardin Mb Ii | 1999 Girardin Mb Iv | 1999 Girardin Mb Ii | 2001 Girardin Mb Iv |December 21, 2010
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Girardin G5 | 2006 Girardin Mb Iv | 2006 Girardin G5 | 2007 Girardin G5 | 2005 Girardin Mb Iv | 2009 Girardin G5 | 2010 Girardin G5 | 2009 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2003 Girardin Mb Iv | 2004 Girardin Mb Iv | 2010 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V377000 on August 17, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GIRARDIN. Model: G5.