Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V309000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V309000 by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.. Includes 143 affected units, WIRE HARNESS/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V309000
Manufacturer: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2011-06-06T00:00:00
Subject: Wire harness/possible fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 143

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11-045-EHU
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: A wire with damaged insulation may cause an electrical short which can lead to a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-myhq~259t~kgyw
NHTSA ID: 11V309000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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