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09-17-2008, 09:47 AM
U.S. NHTSA recall press release:
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
GIRARDIN / MB II 2005-2006
GIRARDIN / MB IV G5 2005-2006
Manufacturer : GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Mfr's Report Date : SEP 03, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V463000 EQ08011
NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011 (http://javascript<b></b>:openRelatedDefectsWindow('08V463000','Vehicles',' VEHICLE');)
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : (not provided in release)
Summary:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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."
Consequence:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif GIRARDIN IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR GIRARDIN MINIBUS AT 1-819-477-2012 EXT. 428.
Notes:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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.
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
GIRARDIN / MB II 2005-2006
GIRARDIN / MB IV G5 2005-2006
Manufacturer : GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Mfr's Report Date : SEP 03, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V463000 EQ08011
NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011 (http://javascript<b></b>:openRelatedDefectsWindow('08V463000','Vehicles',' VEHICLE');)
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : (not provided in release)
Summary:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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."
Consequence:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif GIRARDIN IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR GIRARDIN MINIBUS AT 1-819-477-2012 EXT. 428.
Notes:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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.