MICRO BIRD MB II 2009: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V679000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MICRO BIRD | MB II | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2009-01-09 | 2008-12-23 | 2008-12-23 |
Production Dates: 2008-08-01 - 2008-12-12
Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 08-024-SBU
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 210
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
GIRARDIN IS RECALLING 210 MY 2008 AND 2009 MB II AND G5 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 1 AND DECEMBER 12, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS "OPTION SMK2, SBK3". THE SEAT BELT WEBBING WAS INSERTED INTO THE TONGUE ASSEMBLY INCORRECTLY.
THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT TIGHTEN AROUND THE OCCUPANT AND WILL NOT OFFER RESTRAINT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY.
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEAT BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN 1-819-477-8222 EXT 401.
GIRARDIN'S RECALL NO. 08-024-SBU.CUSTOMERS 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 .
