Recall 07V574000: 2004–2007 Girardin Mbiv and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 14, 2007

Manufacturer

Girardin minibus inc.

Potentially affected

640vehicles

Model years

2004–2007

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 my 2004 through 2008 girardin mb ii and mb iv school and commercial minibuses manufactured between april 14, 2004, and november 28, 2007, built on ford e350 and e450 diesel chassis. The affected buses are equipped with option bbx (battery box). The protection from abrasion on the battery cables that cross in the battery box is inadequate. It may create a short circuit in case the abrasion between the cables is excessive.

Possible consequence

This short circuit could result in a fire.

Remedy

Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses by adding protective tubes free of charge. The recall began on january 7, 2008. Owners can contact girardin at 819-477-8222.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Girardin Mbii0 complaints
• 2005 Girardin Mbii0 complaints
• 2006 Girardin Mbii0 complaints
• 2004 Girardin Mbiv0 complaints
• 2005 Girardin Mbiv0 complaints
• 2006 Girardin Mbiv0 complaints
• 2007 Girardin Mbiv0 complaints