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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 06V027📅 Feb 2, 2006

2004–2005 Girardin MB IV recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain girardin 2004 and 2005 MB IV school and commercial buses manufactured between july 6, 2004, and february 10, 2005, equipped with carrier compressor mount brackets, p/n 86-62400-00. This weld is used to mount the secondary compressor for the supplemental air conditioning system on to the engine. If the installer does not adequately torque the mounting hardware or there is a poor quality weld at the weldment's support tab, the weldment CAN break or fall off.

💥 The risk

If the weldment breaks or falls off, the compressor and vacuum pump could shift causing the misalignment and eventual loss of the drive belt, possibly resulting in the loss of or impedance to the vehicle's primary braking system, and could potentially cause a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Owners are being instructed to contact carrier at 717-767-3359 or visit their website at www.transicold.carrier.com for free remedy. The recall began on february 15, 2006. Owners may also contact girardin minibus service and warranty department at 819-477-8222.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
06V027000
Manufacturer recall #
06-012-ACU
Manufacturer
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Vehicles affected
13
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-819-477-8222
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 15, 2006
Built
Jul 6, 2004 – Feb 10, 2005
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 06V027 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 06V027?

2004–2005 Girardin MB IV. 13 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Girardin dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-819-477-8222.