2006 GIRARDIN MB II Recall - Campaign #07V189000

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2006 GIRARDIN MB II RECALL - #07V189000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

CERTAIN GIRARDIN SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH AND DECEMBER 2006. THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM IN THE LIFT NOT DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER (EITHER WHEELCHAIR OR STANDEE) ON THE RICON WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM LIFT WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES. IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEELCHAIR TO TIP BACKWARDS ONTO THE PLATFORM WHEN THE PLATFORM WAS LOWERED.

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Vehicle 2006 GIRARDIN MB II Manufacturer GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. Manufactured between 3/1/2006 - 12/31/2006 Recalled on 5/1/2007 Influenced by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. Owners Notified on 5/18/2007 # Affected 50 Recalled for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Description CERTAIN GIRARDIN SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH AND DECEMBER 2006. THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM IN THE LIFT NOT DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER (EITHER WHEELCHAIR OR STANDEE) ON THE RICON WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM LIFT WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES. IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEELCHAIR TO TIP BACKWARDS ONTO THE PLATFORM WHEN THE PLATFORM WAS LOWERED. Consequences THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE WHEELCHAIR'S OCCUPANT. ALSO, ANYONE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM COULD LOSE HIS OR HER BALANCE AND FALL, RESULTING IN INJURY. Corrective action GIRARDIN IS WORKING WITH RICON TO REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 06E101). THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 819-477-8222 EXT. 401 OR RICON AT 800-322-2884. Notes GIRARDIN'S RECALL NO 07-016-RIU.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 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 2006 GIRARDIN MB II Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2006 GIRARDIN MB II Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING