Recall 08V120000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2007-2008 GIRARDIN G5
RECALL This recall affects up to 13 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V120000 |
| Manufacturer | GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 13 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
GIRARDIN IS RECALLING 13 MY 2007 AND 2008 G5 SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2007, EQUIPPED WITH RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS SERIES 5500 MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2005 TO OCTOBER 9, 2007. THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA. THESE LIFTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES."
Safety Consequence
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY THEIR OWNERS AND INSTUCTING THEM TO CONTACT RICON FOR A FREE REPAIR. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 818-267-3000 OR GIRARDIN AT 819-477-2012 EXT 428.
Related Recalls for GIRARDIN
| 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 |