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NHTSA 09V315📅 Aug 7, 2009

2008 Girardin G5 & 2008 Micro Bird MB II School BUS recall: other

⚠️ What's wrong

Girardin is recalling certain model year 2008 G5 and MB II School buses manufactured between september 1, 2008, and october 31, 2008, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) 000290 LED light kits. A change to the wire used in the LED light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms and, as a result, the lights may stop functioning without warning.

💥 The risk

Should the LED lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped BUS and the stop arm would be decreased, thereby increasing the risk of a passing vehicle striking a child or other person entering or leaving the BUS.

🔧 The fix

Girardin will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on august 20, 2009. Owners may contact smi warranty service at 1-800-951-7867 or girardin at 1-819-477-2012.

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
09V315000
Manufacturer recall #
09-029-SAU
Manufacturer
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Vehicles affected
2
Component
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-951-7867
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 20, 2009
Built
Sep 1, 2008 – Oct 31, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Girardin's recall campaign no. 09-029-SAU.owners may also 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 09V315 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 09V315?

2008 Girardin G5 & 2008 Micro Bird MB II School BUS. 2 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 1-800-951-7867.