NHTSA Recall 11V309000: Electrical system: wiring
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 143 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Girardin G5.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V309000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 11-045-EHU |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | June 6, 2011 |
| Owner notification | July 5, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A wire with damaged insulation may cause an electrical short which can lead to a fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Micro bird's recall campaign number is 11-045-ehu.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 11V309000
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.