Recall 08V463000: 2005–2006 Girardin Mbiv and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 12, 2008

Manufacturer

Girardin minibus inc.

Potentially affected

88vehicles

Model years

2005–2006

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

Girardin is recalling certain my 2005 and 2006 mb ii and mb iv g5 school and commercial buses manufactured between 2005 and december 2006, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts. The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."

Possible consequence

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Remedy

Girardin is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). The recall began on september 18, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or girardin minibus at 1-819-477-2012 ext. 428.

Affected model years

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

• 2005 Girardin Mbii0 complaints
• 2006 Girardin Mbii0 complaints
• 2005 Girardin Mbiv0 complaints
• 2006 Girardin Mbiv0 complaints