Recall
Girardin Mb Iv G5 — 06V255000
NHTSA ID
06V255000
Make
Girardin
Model
Mb Iv G5
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2006-07-13
Component
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Units Affected
28
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
06-015-WIU
Summary
CERTAIN 2006 MB IV G5 SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES BUILT ON FORD AND GM CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 30 AND JULY 7, 2006. THE TWO REAR SIDE WINDOWS AND THE MOREVIEW WINDOW MAY NOT BE PROPERLY BONDED TO THE WINDOW FRAME. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE.
Consequence
THE WINDOWS MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE WINDOW FRAME, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS, MOTORISTS, OR THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 819-477-8222.