NHTSA Recall 10V067000: Seats
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 582 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Girardin G5.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V067000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 10-035-SEU |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | February 25, 2010 |
| Owner notification | June 29, 2010 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Corp. Micro bird, inc. Has notified NHTSA about a noncompliance in certain model year 2006 through 2010 g5 school buses manufactured from june 1, 2006 and february 15, 2009, equipped with 39 or 45 inch seats. The buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." some seats were installed without any reinforcement under the floor.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat may not absorb sufficient energy to restrain the occupant as intended and it could result in injury or death to the occupant.
Remedy
Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on june 29, 2010. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Notes
Girardin's recall campaign number is 10-035-seu.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V067000
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.