Girardin G5, MB II; Micro Bird G5 School BUS, MB II School BUS (2006-2011): Exterior lighting
Recall 11V228000 · Apr 11, 2011 · Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
109
vehicles affected
109
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11V228000
- Date
- Apr 11, 2011
- Maker
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Units affected
- 109
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting
- Model years
- 2006-2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is 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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 13 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Girardin | G5 | 2006-2010 |
| Girardin | MB II | 2006 |
| Micro Bird | G5 School Bus | 2010-2011 |
| Micro Bird | MB II School Bus | 2007-2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 11V228000?
4 models: Girardin G5 (2006-2010), Girardin MB II (2006), Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2010-2011) and 1 more, about 109 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 11V228000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.