Recall 05V352000: 2002–2005 Girardin Mbiv and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 4, 2005

Manufacturer

Girardin minibus inc.

Potentially affected

1,498vehicles

Model years

2002–2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain girardin my 2002 through 2005 mb ii & mb iv school buses manufactured between january 1, 2002, and august 8, 2005, and equipped with "5" series stop arms manufactured by specialty manufacturing company. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

Possible consequence

Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.

Remedy

Girardin will notify owners and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on august 22, 2005. Owners may contact girardin at 1-800-951-7867.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Girardin Mbii0 complaints
• 2003 Girardin Mbii1 complaints
• 2004 Girardin Mbii0 complaints
• 2005 Girardin Mbii0 complaints
• 2002 Girardin Mbiv0 complaints
• 2003 Girardin Mbiv0 complaints
• 2004 Girardin Mbiv0 complaints
• 2005 Girardin Mbiv0 complaints