Girardin G5; Micro Bird MB II School BUS (2008): Other
Recall 09V315000 · Aug 4, 2009 · Girardin Minibus Inc.
2
vehicles affected
2
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09V315000
- Date
- Aug 4, 2009
- Maker
- Girardin Minibus Inc.
- Units affected
- 2
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Other > School bus stop arm assembly
- Model years
- 2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
GIRARDIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 G5 AND MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2008, AND OCTOBER 31, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING, INC. (SMI) 000290 LED LIGHT KITS. A CHANGE TO THE WIRE USED IN THE LED LIGHT KITS MAY REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE LIFE OF THE LIGHTS USED ON THE STOP ARMS AND, AS A RESULT, THE LIGHTS MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING.
What can happen
SHOULD THE LED LIGHTS STOP FUNCTIONING, VISIBILITY OF A STOPPED BUS AND THE STOP ARM WOULD BE DECREASED, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A PASSING VEHICLE STRIKING A CHILD OR OTHER PERSON ENTERING OR LEAVING THE BUS.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SMI WARRANTY SERVICE AT 1-800-951-7867 OR GIRARDIN AT 1-819-477-2012.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Girardin | G5 | 2008 |
| Micro Bird | MB II School Bus | 2008 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 09V315000?
2 models: Girardin G5 (2008), Micro Bird MB II School Bus (2008), about 2 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 09V315000?
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SMI WARRANTY SERVICE AT 1-800-951-7867 OR GIRARDIN AT 1-819-477-2012.
What can happen?
SHOULD THE LED LIGHTS STOP FUNCTIONING, VISIBILITY OF A STOPPED BUS AND THE STOP ARM WOULD BE DECREASED, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A PASSING VEHICLE STRIKING A CHILD OR OTHER PERSON ENTERING OR LEAVING THE BUS.
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.