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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 07V189📅 May 1, 2007

2006–2007 Girardin G5 & 2006 Girardin MB II + 1 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain girardin school and commercial buses manufactured between march and december 2006. The defect involves the interlock switch system in the lift not detecting the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift which does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform when the platform was lowered.

💥 The risk

This could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant. Also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.

🔧 The fix

Girardin is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06E101). The recall began on may 18, 2007. Owners CAN contact girardin at 819-477-8222 ext. 401 or ricon at 800-322-2884.

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
07V189000
Manufacturer recall #
07-016-RIU
Manufacturer
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Vehicles affected
50
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-819-477-8222
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 18, 2007
Built
Mar 1, 2006 – Dec 31, 2006
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Girardin's recall no 07-016-RIU.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 07V189 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 07V189?

2006–2007 Girardin G5 & 2006 Girardin MB II + 1 more. 50 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.