Recall 05V012000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Defect in 2004-2005 GIRARDIN MB IV
RECALL This recall affects up to 121 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V012000 |
| Manufacturer | GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 121 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN GIRARDIN MINIBUS MY 2004 AND 2005 MB II AND MBIV FORD DIESEL SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL BBX (BATTERY BOX) MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 14, 2004 AND FEBRUARY 9, 2005. THE ELECTRICAL CABLES (P/NOS. 27DF01 AND 27DF3001) BETWEEN THE BATTERIES AND THE BATTERY JUNCTION BOX (UNDER THE HOOD) HAS NO FUSABLE LINK FOR CABLE PROTECTION.
Safety Consequence
THERE IS NO PROTECTION ON THE ELECTRICAL CABLE AND IF THERE IS A SHORT CIRCUIT, IT MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSTALL A FUSABLE LINK AT THE END OF THE CABLE ATTACHED TO THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 819-477-8222.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V154000 | 2008 GIRARDIN G5 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 13 | |
| 12V164000 | 2011 GIRARDIN G5 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 38 | |
| 11V309000 | 2007 GIRARDIN G5 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 143 | |
| 11V319000 | 2008 GIRARDIN G5 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 45 | |
| 11V228000 | 2007 GIRARDIN G5 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 109 | |
| 10V637000 | 2000 GIRARDIN MB II | EQUIPMENT | 30 | |
| 10V645000 | 2002 GIRARDIN MB IV | EQUIPMENT | 26 | |
| 10V627000 | 2009 GIRARDIN G5 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 112 | |
| 10V377000 | 2008 GIRARDIN G5 | EQUIPMENT | 130 | |
| 10V067000 | 2007 GIRARDIN G5 | SEATS | 582 |