2008 Girardin G5: recalls and complaints

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• 12V1540005 Apr 2012Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 11V3190006 Jun 2011Electrical System / Wiring
• 11V3090006 Jun 2011Electrical System / Wiring
• 11V22800011 Apr 2011Exterior Lighting
• 10V62700015 Dec 2010Structure / Frame and Members / Underbody Shields
• 10V37700013 Aug 2010Equipment
• 10V12100025 Mar 2010Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 10V06700025 Feb 2010Seats
• 09V3220007 Aug 2009Seats
• 09V3200007 Aug 2009Seats
• 09V3150004 Aug 2009Other / School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
• 09V24100029 Jun 2009Seats
• 08V69100029 Dec 2008Seat Belts
• 08V67900023 Dec 2008Seat Belts
• 08V12000013 Mar 2008Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 07V57400014 Dec 2007Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

1. 12V154000Received 5 Apr 2012. 13 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 micro bird g5 transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair’s occupant could fall and sustain injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Micro bird will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on may 11, 2012. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.

   Report filed by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 12-052-BRU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 May 2012.

2. 11V319000Received 6 Jun 2011. 45 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 girardin g5 and 2009 and 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 non 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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A wire with damaged insulation may cause an electrical short which can lead to a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.

   Report filed by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 11-044-EHU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Jul 2011.

3. 11V309000Received 6 Jun 2011. 143 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A wire with damaged insulation may cause an electrical short which can lead to a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 11-045-EHU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jul 2011.

4. 11V228000Received 11 Apr 2011. 109 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 11-042-8WU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Jun 2011.

5. 10V627000Received 15 Dec 2010. 112 units.

   Structure / Frame and Members / Underbody Shields

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Corp. Micro bird is recalling model year 2008 and 2009 girardin g5 school buses built on GM and ford cutaway chassis from february 1, 2008 through december 16, 2008. The sheet metal below the window inside the bus on the left-hand side fails to comply with the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." there is no adhesive on the joint between the two embossed aluminum sheets.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, the embossed aluminum sheet may separate from the interior compartment structure and cause injury to bus passengers.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will repair the buses by adding adhesive and rivets between the 2 embossed aluminum sheets free of charge. The safety recall began on january 5, 2011. Owners may contact corp. Micro bird at 1-819-477-2021.

   Report filed by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 10-039-JSU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jan 2011.

6. 10V377000Received 13 Aug 2010. 130 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 10-038-WIU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Oct 2010.

7. 10V121000Received 25 Mar 2010. 103 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Corp. Micro bird has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2007 through 2010 school buses manufactured between december 2007 and march 2010 fitted with ricon public use s and k series wheelchair lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Micro bird is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall began on m,arch 31, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.

   Report filed by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 10-036-RIU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Mar 2010.

8. 10V067000Received 25 Feb 2010. 582 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Corp. Micro bird, INC. Has notified NHTSA about a noncompliance in certain model year 2006 through 2010 g5 school buses manufactured from june 1, 2006 and february 15, 2009, equipped with 39 or 45 inch seats. The buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." some seats were installed without any reinforcement under the floor.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, the seat may not absorb sufficient energy to restrain the occupant as intended and it could result in injury or death to the occupant.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on june 29, 2010. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.

   Report filed by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 10-035-SEU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Jun 2010.

9. 09V322000Received 7 Aug 2009. 16 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Girardin is recalling model year 2006 through 2009 g5 non-school buses manufactured between june 1, 2006 and july 2009 equipped with freedman folding seats. The location of the bolts used for the anchorage of the freedman folding seat installed in these vehicles is improper. The seat floor reinforcement doesn't cover the entire seat bolts fixation because of a cross member interference. These seats fail to conform to the strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 207, "seating systems," and 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, the seat and seat belt assembly may not restrain the occupant as intended possibly resulting in injury or death to the seat occupant.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on september 30, 2009. Owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-2012 ext 401.

   Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 09-031-FSU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Sep 2009.

10. 09V320000Received 7 Aug 2009. 6 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Girardin minibus is recalling model year 2007-2009 g5 cutaway multi purpose vehicles (mpv's) built on ford and GM chassis for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) no. 207, "seating system" and FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly." the section of the floor on which the seat is installed tears when the loads required by FMVSS 207 and 210 are applied simultaneously.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    In the event of a crash, the seat and seat belt assembly may not restrain the occupant as intended, thereby increasing the risk of injury or death to a vehicle occupant.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will install and repair the necessary components free of charge. The safety recall began on september 18, 2009. Owners may contact girardin minibus at 1-819-477-2012.

    Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 09-032-MPU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Sep 2009.

11. 09V315000Received 4 Aug 2009. 2 units.

    Other / School Bus Stop Arm Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Girardin is recalling certain model year 2008 g5 and mb II school buses manufactured between september 1, 2008, and october 31, 2008, equipped with specialty manufacturing, INC. (smi) 000290 LED light kits. A change to the wire used in the LED light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms and, as a result, the lights may stop functioning without warning.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Should the LED lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus and the stop arm would be decreased, thereby increasing the risk of a passing vehicle striking a child or other person entering or leaving the bus.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Girardin will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on august 20, 2009. Owners may contact smi warranty service at 1-800-951-7867 or girardin at 1-819-477-2012.

    Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 09-029-SAU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Aug 2009.

12. 09V241000Received 29 Jun 2009. 200 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Girardin is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 g5 school buses manufactured between january 23, 2007 and june 23, 2009, equipped with 39 inch, 34 inch, and 30 inch c.e. White barrier seats. These seats fail to comply with the barrier performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Vehicle occupants could suffer injuries in the event of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on july 24, 2009. Owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-2012 ext. 401.

    Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 09-026-BAU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Jul 2009.

13. 08V691000Received 29 Dec 2008. 210 units.

    Seat Belts

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Girardin is recalling 210 my 2008 and 2009 mb II and g5 school buses manufactured between august 1 and december 12, 2008, equipped with seat belts (option smk2, sbk3). The seat belts may not have the cording or tag identification which does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This standard requires proper identification of the seat belt manufacturer for seat belt assemblies.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Girardin will notify owners and replace noncompliant seat belts free of charge. The recall began on january 9, 2009. Owners may contact girardin 1-819-477-8222 ext. 401.

    Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 08-024-SBU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jan 2009.

14. 08V679000Received 23 Dec 2008. 210 units.

    Seat Belts

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Girardin is recalling 210 my 2008 and 2009 mb II and g5 school buses manufactured between august 1 and december 12, 2008, equipped with seat belts (option smk2, sbk3). The seat belt webbing was inserted into the tongue assembly incorrectly.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The seat belt will not tighten around the occupant and will not offer restraint in the event of a crash which may result in injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Girardin will notify owners and replace the affected seat belts free of charge. The recall began on january 9, 2009. Owners may contact girardin 1-819-477-8222 ext 401.

    Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 08-024-SBU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jan 2009.

15. 08V120000Received 13 Mar 2008. 13 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Girardin is recalling 13 my 2007 and 2008 g5 school and commercial buses, manufactured between november and december 2007, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts series 5500 manufactured from april 1, 2005 to october 9, 2007. The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area. These lifts do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Girardin will notify their owners and instucting them to contact ricon for a free repair. The recall is expected to begin during march 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 818-267-3000 or girardin at 819-477-2012 ext 428.

    Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 08-020-RIU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Mar 2008.

16. 07V574000Received 14 Dec 2007. 640 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Certain my 2004 through 2008 girardin mb II and mb IV school and commercial minibuses manufactured between april 14, 2004, and november 28, 2007, built on ford e350 and e450 diesel chassis. The affected buses are equipped with option bbx (battery box). The protection from abrasion on the battery cables that cross in the battery box is inadequate. It may create a short circuit in case the abrasion between the cables is excessive.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This short circuit could result in a fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses by adding protective tubes free of charge. The recall began on january 7, 2008. Owners can contact girardin at 819-477-8222.

    Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 07-019-BXU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Jan 2008.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 Girardin G5?

2,534 units in 16 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Girardin G5 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the Girardin G5, model years 2006 to 2011. 16 of them name the 2008 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Girardin G5 open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.