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2006-2011 Girardin G5 and Micro Bird G5 School Bus recall: wiring

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 6, 2011. It covers about 143 vehicles.

vehicles affected
143
reported
Jun 6, 2011
owners notified
Jul 5, 2011

Electrical system: wiring

What is wrong
Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 girardin g5 and 2009 and 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 school buses built on ford cutaway chassis from february 2006 through may 30, 2011. The oem cutaway wiring harness passes just rearward of the driver seat between the b pillar and the raised floor. The raised floor just rearward of the driver seat is trapping the wire harness causing the wires to rub against the metal floor molding, damaging the wire insulation.
Risk
A wire with damaged insulation may cause an electrical short which can lead to a fire.
Remedy
Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on july 5, 2011. Owners may contact micro bird at 1‑819‑477‑2012.

Recall number 11V309000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V309000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2011 Girardin G5 and Micro Bird G5 School Bus wiring?

Yes. Recall 11V309000, reported on June 6, 2011, covers about 143 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V309000?

Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on july 5, 2011. 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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