2006 GIRARDIN MB II Recall - Campaign #07V574000

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2006 GIRARDIN MB II RECALL - #07V574000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES

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.

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Vehicle 2006 GIRARDIN MB II Manufacturer GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. Manufactured between 4/14/2004 - 11/28/2007 Recalled on 12/14/2007 Influenced by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. Owners Notified on 1/7/2008 # Affected 640 Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Description 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. Consequences THIS SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Corrective action 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. Notes GIRARDIN RECALL NO. 07-019-BXU.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 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2006 GIRARDIN MB II Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2006 GIRARDIN MB II Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING