Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V228000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V228000 by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Includes 109 affected units, 4-WAY (8 RED) WARNING LIGHTS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V228000

Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-04-11T00:00:00

Subject: 4-way (8 red) warning lights

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 109

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11-042-8WU

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wikd_y9iv_gafu

NHTSA ID: 11V228000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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