Joint strength
Defect Summary
Corp. Micro bird is recalling model year 2008 and 2009 girardin g5 school buses built on gm and ford cutaway chassis from february 1, 2008 through december 16, 2008. the sheet metal below the window inside the bus on the left-hand side fails to comply with the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." there is no adhesive on the joint between the two embossed aluminum sheets.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, the embossed aluminum sheet may separate from the interior compartment structure and cause injury to bus passengers.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the buses by adding adhesive and rivets between the 2 embossed aluminum sheets free of charge. the safety recall began on january 5, 2011. owners may contact corp. Micro bird at 1-819-477-2021.
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FAQ: Recall 10V627000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V627000?
NHTSA recall 10V627000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on December 15, 2010. It addresses: Joint strength. The recall affects approximately 112 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V627000 or the manufacturer campaign number 10-039-JSU. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.