Buy me a coffee
NHTSA 06V133📅 Apr 24, 2006

2005–2006 Girardin MB IV & 2006 Girardin MB II recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain girardin my 2005 and 2006 MB IV school and commercial buses and 2006 MB II school buses manufactured between june 29, 2005, and may 10, 2006, and equipped with ricon k-series wheelchair lifts, p/n K5505-F1020000A & K2010-F1020000A. The welding process may not have achieved full penetration along the seam of the vertical arms. Improperly welded vertical arms will not allow the lift to stow properly.

💥 The risk

In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.

🔧 The fix

Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06E008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2006. Owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800-322-2884 or owners may contact girardin 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
06V133000
Manufacturer recall #
06-013-LIU
Manufacturer
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Vehicles affected
13
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-800-322-2884
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Jun 29, 2005 – May 10, 2006
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Girardin recall no. 06-013-LIU.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 06V133 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 06V133?

2005–2006 Girardin MB IV & 2006 Girardin MB II. 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 1-800-322-2884.