Girardin MB II, MB IV G5; Micro Bird MB II School BUS (2005-2006): Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V463000 · Sep 12, 2008 · Girardin Minibus Inc.
88
vehicles affected
88
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V463000
- Date
- Sep 12, 2008
- Maker
- Girardin Minibus Inc.
- Units affected
- 88
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Model years
- 2005-2006
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
GIRARDIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2005 AND 2006 MB II AND MB IV G5 SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 2005 AND DECEMBER 2006, EQUIPPED WITH RICON S OR K SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES."
What can happen
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
GIRARDIN IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR GIRARDIN MINIBUS AT 1-819-477-2012 EXT. 428.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Girardin | MB II | 2005-2006 |
| Girardin | MB IV G5 | 2005-2006 |
| Micro Bird | MB II School Bus | 2006 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V463000?
3 models: Girardin MB II (2005-2006), Girardin MB IV G5 (2005-2006), Micro Bird MB II School Bus (2006), about 88 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V463000?
GIRARDIN IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR GIRARDIN MINIBUS AT 1-819-477-2012 EXT. 428.
What can happen?
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
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.