2011 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2010 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2008 Girardin G5 | 2007 Girardin G5 | 2006 Girardin G5 | 2010 Girardin G5 | 2009 Girardin G5 — Electrical system: wiring
Published June 10, 2011 · Recall initiated: June 6, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V319000, published June 10, 2011 and initiated June 6, 2011. Recalling firm: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.; 2011 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2010 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2008 Girardin G5 | 2007 Girardin G5 | 2006 Girardin G5 | 2010 Girardin G5 | 2009 Girardin G5 — Electrical system: wiring.
What's the hazard
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 GIRARDIN G5 AND 2009 AND 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 NON 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.
What to do
MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MICRO BIRD
- Model
- G5 TRANSIT BUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Lot
- 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS | 2010 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS | 2008 GIRARDIN G5 | 2007 GIRARDIN G5 | 2006 GIRARDIN G5 | 2010 GIRARDIN G5 | 2009 GIRARDIN G5
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2010 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2008 Girardin G5 | 2007 Girardin G5 | 2006 Girardin G5 | 2010 Girardin G5 | 2009 Girardin G5 — Electrical system: wiring recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V319000 on June 10, 2011. Reported hazard: MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 GIRARDIN G5 AND 2009 AND 2010 AND 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 NON 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. 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: MICRO BIRD. Model: G5 TRANSIT BUS.