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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V164000

2011 Girardin G5 | 2009 Girardin G5 | 2010 Girardin G5 — Equipment adaptive/mobility

Published April 12, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 12, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V164000, published April 12, 2012. Recalling firm: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.; 2011 Girardin G5 | 2009 Girardin G5 | 2010 Girardin G5 — Equipment adaptive/mobility.

What's the hazard

MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.

What to do

MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2012. 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
2011 GIRARDIN G5 | 2009 GIRARDIN G5 | 2010 GIRARDIN G5
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Girardin G5 | 2009 Girardin G5 | 2010 Girardin G5 — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V164000 on April 12, 2012. Reported hazard: MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.

What should I do if I have this product?

MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2012. 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.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)