Recall 08V508000: Girardin minibus inc.

Report received

Oct 2, 2008

Manufacturer

Girardin minibus inc.

Potentially affected

40vehicles

Model years

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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 40 my 2008 mb ii school buses manufactured between october 1, 2007 and september 19, 2008, equipped with the option bbx (battery box). A long bolt was installed on the positive battery post of the battery located in the battery box. The bolt could make contact with the battery drawer's latch.

Possible consequence

Contact between the long bolt and the drawer's latch may create a short circuit. This short circuit could result in a fire or explosion.

Remedy

Girardin will notify owners and provide a free remedy along with repair instructions. The recall began on october 10, 2008. Owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-8222 ext. 401.