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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 10V377📅 Aug 17, 2010

2006–2010 Girardin G5 & 2003–2006 Girardin MB IV + 1 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the emergency exit could not sufficiently restrain the occupant(s) or become inoperable. The occupant(s) could be thrown from the vehicle or not be capable of opening the emergency exits which could cause injury or death of the vehicle occupant(s).

🔧 The fix

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.

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
10V377000
Manufacturer recall #
10-038-WIU
Manufacturer
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
Vehicles affected
130
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-819-477-2012
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 8, 2010
Built
Jun 1, 2006 – Aug 12, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Girardin's recall campaign number is 10-038-WIU.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 10V377 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 10V377?

2006–2010 Girardin G5 & 2003–2006 Girardin MB IV + 1 more. 130 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.