Vehicle recall 10V377000 · August 13, 2010
Girardin G5, Girardin MB IV and 1 more model
Certain girardin model year 2006 through 2010 and micro bird by girardin model year 2009 through 2010 G5 and 2003 through 2006 girardin mb IV transit buses fail to conform to the…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain girardin model year 2006 through 2010 and micro bird by girardin model year 2009 through 2010 G5 and 2003 through 2006 girardin mb IV transit buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exists and window retention and release." the vehicles are equipped with thermal t-slider or panoramic type push-out windows with 2 release mechanisms (one on each side). The window handle base spacer plate can tear due to the rotation of the exterior window frame.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the emergency exit could not sufficiently restrain the occupant(s) or become inoperable. The occupant(s) could be thrown from the vehicle or not be capable of opening the emergency exits which could cause injury or death of the vehicle occupant(s).
- Remedy
- Girardin will notify owners and will provide parts to perform the repair along with instructions free of charge. The safety recall began on October 8, 2010. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
- Notes
- Girardin's recall campaign number is 10-038-wiu.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V377000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 13, 2010
- Filed by
- CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 10-038-WIU
- Owner notification
- October 8, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 130
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Girardin G5 (2006-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Girardin MB IV (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
Has your Girardin been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Girardin dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.