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Vehicle recall 11V319000 · June 6, 2011

Girardin G5 and Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus

The OEM cutaway wiring harness passes just rearward of the driver seat between the b pillar and the raised floor.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 girardin G5 and 2009 and 2010 and 2011 micro bird G5 non 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.
Consequence
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 4, 2011. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.
Notes
Micro bird's recall campaign number is 11-044-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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
11V319000
Reported to NHTSA
June 6, 2011
Filed by
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
Manufacturer campaign
11-044-EHU
Owner notification
July 4, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected
45
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › Wiring
Recall 11V319000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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