PONTIAC G5 2013: STRUCTURE:BODY
| Make : PONTIAC | Model : G5 | Year : 2013 |
| Build Dates : 2013-04-29 - 2013-07-04 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V406000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-01-31 | Date Received by ODI: 2013-09-09 | Date Added to Database: 2013-09-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13-054-JTU | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 14 | ||
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Summary:
Corporation Micro Bird, Inc. "Micro Bird" is recalling certain model year 2013 G5 school buses manufactured from April 29, 2013, through July 4, 2013. The joint in the metal ceiling panel may not have been glued properly, thus the buses fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength." |
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Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the metal ceiling panel may separate from the interior compartment structure, increasing the risk of injury to a passenger. |
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Remedy:
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will affix the ceiling panels with rivets and glue, free of charge. Owners may contact Micro Bird at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this campaign is 13-054-JTU. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221 | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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