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09-17-2008, 09:49 AM
U.S. NHTSA recall press release:
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
GIRARDIN / MB IV G5 2006-2008
Manufacturer : GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Mfr's Report Date : SEP 02, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V452000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 146
Summary:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif GIRARDIN IS RECALLING 146 MY 2006-2008 MB IV SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2006 AND AUGUST 28, 2008. THESE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH EVAPORATORS. THE EVAPORATOR'S SUPPORT MAY BREAK OFF DUE TO THE VIBRATION OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif IF THIS SITUATION OCCURS AND IS NOT REPAIRED, THE REAR EVAPORATOR SUPPORT COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE EVAPORATOR TO SEPARATE FROM THE CEILING, POSSIBLY STRIKING A PASSENGER CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY INSTALLING THE EVAPORATORS DIRECTLY TO THE BUS ROOF. THIS REPAIR WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 1-819-477-8222.
Notes:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif GIRARDIN'S RECALL NO. 08-022-ESU. 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 IV G5 2006-2008
Manufacturer : GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Mfr's Report Date : SEP 02, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V452000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 146
Summary:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif GIRARDIN IS RECALLING 146 MY 2006-2008 MB IV SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2006 AND AUGUST 28, 2008. THESE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH EVAPORATORS. THE EVAPORATOR'S SUPPORT MAY BREAK OFF DUE TO THE VIBRATION OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif IF THIS SITUATION OCCURS AND IS NOT REPAIRED, THE REAR EVAPORATOR SUPPORT COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE EVAPORATOR TO SEPARATE FROM THE CEILING, POSSIBLY STRIKING A PASSENGER CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY INSTALLING THE EVAPORATORS DIRECTLY TO THE BUS ROOF. THIS REPAIR WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 1-819-477-8222.
Notes:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif GIRARDIN'S RECALL NO. 08-022-ESU. 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.