2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall - Campaign #12V154000

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2008 GIRARDIN G5 RECALL - #12V154000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.

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Vehicle 2008 GIRARDIN G5 Manufacturer CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. Manufactured between 4/7/2008 - 9/24/2010 Recalled on 4/9/2012 Influenced by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. Owners Notified on 5/11/2012 # Affected 13 Recalled for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Description MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED. Consequences A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIR?S OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY. Corrective action MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012. Notes MICRO BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12-052-BRU.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . See also 2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEAT BELTS 2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEAT BELTS 2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS 2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY 2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS 2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS 2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS 2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT 2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS 2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING