RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR
2010 Girardin G5 Commercial BUS recalls
4 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2010 Girardin G5 Commercial BUS with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 04
- U.S. recalls
- 00
- Total campaigns
- 04
Transport Canada recalls
04- Accessories#2015568
10 units affected
On certain buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, putting the lift operator at risk of injury. Correction: Owners will be provided with inspection and repair instructions, as well as necessary repair parts.
- Other#2014455
9 units affected
On certain buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, putting the lift operator at risk of injury. Correction: Ricon Corporation repair facilities will inspect lift platforms for cracks and repair as necessary, and install a repair kit.
- Electrical#2011220
506 units affected
On certain buses, the wiring harness (located behind the driver's seat) may chafe against a moulding and become damaged. An electrical short could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will modify the floor section and re-secure the wiring harness
- Seats And Restraints#2009258
32 units affected
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the strength requirements of CMVSS 207 - Anchorage of Seats, and CMVSS 210 - Seat Belt Anchorages. In the event of a crash, the seat and seatbelt assemblies may not restrain occupants as intended, which could result in personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install larger seat mounting plates to distribute the load over a larger floor area.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
00No recalls found for this make, model, and year.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada
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