NHTSARecalled Jul 13, 2006 · #06V255000
FMVSS 217/IMPROPER BONDING/REAR SIDE WINDOWS
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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 WINDOWS MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE WINDOW FRAME, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS, MOTORISTS, OR THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Product details
- Product
- FMVSS 217/IMPROPER BONDING/REAR SIDE WINDOWS
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
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.