Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V627000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V627000 by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Includes 112 affected units, JOINT STRENGTH, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V627000
Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2010-12-15T00:00:00
Subject: Joint strength
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 112

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10-039-JSU
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: In the event of a crash, the embossed aluminum sheet may separate from the interior compartment structure and cause injury to bus passengers.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V627000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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