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2003-2010 Girardin G5, Girardin MB IV and others recall: equipment

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 13, 2010. It covers about 130 vehicles.

vehicles affected
130
reported
Aug 13, 2010
owners notified
Oct 8, 2010

Equipment

What is 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.
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).
Remedy
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.

Recall number 10V377000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 10V377000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2010 Girardin G5, Girardin MB IV and others equipment?

Yes. Recall 10V377000, reported on August 13, 2010, covers about 130 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V377000?

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 recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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