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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V228📅 Apr 12, 2011

2006–2010 Girardin G5 & 2007–2011 Micro Bird MB II School BUS + 2 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain model year 2006 through 2010 girardin G5 and mbii and model year 2010 and 2011 micro bird G5 and MB II School buses manufactured from january 2006 through april 5, 2011, fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 131, "School BUS pedestrian safety devices." the 4-WAY warning lights do not have an alarm to alert the driver that the stop arm did not deploy when the 4 red lights are activated.

💥 The risk

The driver could erroneously think that the School BUS stop arm is deployed while the first set of 4 red lights are activated. This condition increases risk of injury to pedestrians.

🔧 The fix

Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected warning lights with warning lights that have an alarm free of charge. The safety recall began during june 2011. 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
11V228000
Manufacturer recall #
11-042-8WU
Manufacturer
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
Vehicles affected
109
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Owner phone
1-819-477-2012
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 2, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Micro bird's recall campaign number is 10-042-8WU.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 11V228 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 11V228?

2006–2010 Girardin G5 & 2007–2011 Micro Bird MB II School BUS + 2 more. 109 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.