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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V463📅 Sep 15, 2008

2005–2006 Girardin MB II & 2005–2006 Girardin MB IV G5 + 1 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's 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."

💥 The risk

A lift occupant CAN be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
08V463000
Manufacturer recall #
08-021-RIU
Manufacturer
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Vehicles affected
88
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-800-322-2884
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 18, 2008
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Girardin's recall no. 08-021-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 08V463 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 08V463?

2005–2006 Girardin MB II & 2005–2006 Girardin MB IV G5 + 1 more. 88 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.