Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V377000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V377000 by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Includes 130 affected units, T-SLIDER OR PANORAMIC PUSH-OUT WINDOW, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V377000

Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-08-13T00:00:00

Subject: T-slider or panoramic push-out window

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 130

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10-038-WIU

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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).

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-x8pi_yv7d~u64c

NHTSA ID: 10V377000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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