Girardin G5, MB II, MB IV; Micro Bird MB II School BUS (2004-2008): Electrical system
Recall 07V574000 · Dec 14, 2007 · Girardin Minibus Inc.
640
vehicles affected
640
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07V574000
- Date
- Dec 14, 2007
- Maker
- Girardin Minibus Inc.
- Units affected
- 640
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables
- Model years
- 2004-2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
CERTAIN MY 2004 THROUGH 2008 GIRARDIN MB II AND MB IV SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL MINIBUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 14, 2004, AND NOVEMBER 28, 2007, BUILT ON FORD E350 AND E450 DIESEL CHASSIS. THE AFFECTED BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH OPTION BBX (BATTERY BOX). THE PROTECTION FROM ABRASION ON THE BATTERY CABLES THAT CROSS IN THE BATTERY BOX IS INADEQUATE. IT MAY CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN CASE THE ABRASION BETWEEN THE CABLES IS EXCESSIVE.
What can happen
THIS SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY ADDING PROTECTIVE TUBES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 819-477-8222.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Girardin | G5 | 2008 |
| Girardin | MB II | 2004-2006 |
| Girardin | MB IV | 2004-2007 |
| Micro Bird | MB II School Bus | 2007-2008 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 07V574000?
4 models: Girardin G5 (2008), Girardin MB II (2004-2006), Girardin MB IV (2004-2007) and 1 more, about 640 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 07V574000?
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY ADDING PROTECTIVE TUBES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 819-477-8222.
What can happen?
THIS SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.