NHTSA recall 06V255000
Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Girardin MB IV G5
Reported Jul 13, 200628 vehicles affectedGIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.Maker’s number 06-015-WIUBuilt Jan 30, 2006 – Jul 7, 2006
The 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.
The risk
The windows may become detached from the window frame, possibly resulting in injury to pedestrians, motorists, or the vehicle occupants.
The 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.