NHTSA Recall 06V255000: Glass, side/rear (visibility)
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28 vehicles. It affects 2006 Girardin Mb IV G5.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V255000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 06-015-WIU |
| Component | VISIBILITY › GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Report received | July 13, 2006 |
| Owner notification | August 10, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Girardin's recall no. 06-015-wiu.customers may 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V255000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Girardin Mb IV G5 | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.