2006 GIRARDIN MB II Recall - Campaign #06V133000

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2006 GIRARDIN MB II RECALL - #06V133000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

CERTAIN GIRARDIN MY 2005 AND 2006 MB IV SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES AND 2006 MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 29, 2005, AND MAY 10, 2006, AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON K-SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, P/N K5505-F1020000A & K2010-F1020000A. THE WELDING PROCESS MAY NOT HAVE ACHIEVED FULL PENETRATION ALONG THE SEAM OF THE VERTICAL ARMS. IMPROPERLY WELDED VERTICAL ARMS WILL NOT ALLOW THE LIFT TO STOW PROPERLY.

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Vehicle 2006 GIRARDIN MB II Manufacturer GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. Manufactured between 6/29/2005 - 5/10/2006 Recalled on 4/24/2006 Influenced by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. Owners Notified on 1/1/1900 # Affected 13 Recalled for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Description CERTAIN GIRARDIN MY 2005 AND 2006 MB IV SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES AND 2006 MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 29, 2005, AND MAY 10, 2006, AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON K-SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, P/N K5505-F1020000A & K2010-F1020000A. THE WELDING PROCESS MAY NOT HAVE ACHIEVED FULL PENETRATION ALONG THE SEAM OF THE VERTICAL ARMS. IMPROPERLY WELDED VERTICAL ARMS WILL NOT ALLOW THE LIFT TO STOW PROPERLY. Consequences IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE. Corrective action RICON IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E008000) AND WILL REPLACE THE TWO VERTICAL ARMS EVEN IF ONLY ONE ARM IS CRACKED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON CUSTOMER SUPPORT DEPT. AT 800-322-2884 OR OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 819-477-8222. Notes GIRARDIN RECALL NO. 06-013-LIU.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. See also 2006 GIRARDIN MB II Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BACK UP LIGHTS 2006 GIRARDIN MB II Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2006 GIRARDIN MB II Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2006 GIRARDIN MB II Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 2006 GIRARDIN MB II Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2006 GIRARDIN MB II Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING