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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 10V067📅 Feb 26, 2010

2007–2010 Girardin G5 & 2006–2007, 2010 Micro Bird G5 School BUS recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Corp. Micro bird, inc. Has notified NHTSA about a noncompliance in certain model year 2006 through 2010 G5 School buses manufactured from june 1, 2006 and february 15, 2009, equipped with 39 or 45 inch seats. The buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "School BUS passenger seating and crash protection." some seats were installed without any reinforcement under the floor.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the seat may not absorb sufficient energy to restrain the occupant as intended and it could result in injury or death to the occupant.

🔧 The fix

Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on june 29, 2010. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V067000
Manufacturer recall #
10-035-SEU
Manufacturer
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
Vehicles affected
582
Component
SEATS
Owner phone
1-819-477-2012
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 29, 2010
Built
Jun 1, 2006 – Feb 15, 2010
Recall started by
OVSC
Notes
Girardin's recall campaign number is 10-035-SEU.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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V067 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V067?

2007–2010 Girardin G5 & 2006–2007, 2010 Micro Bird G5 School BUS. 582 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Girardin dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-819-477-2012.