2004 GIRARDIN MB IV RECALL - #04V252000
RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST : HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
CERTAIN MB IV SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-450 CHASSIS, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 26 AND MAY 7, 2004, WITH OPTION AWB-2, WAS EQUIPPED WITH A PRESSURE SWITCH FITTING P/N 23A200 ON THE POWER STEERING LINE TO ASSIST THE POWER BRAKE THIS FITTING MAY LEAK CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.
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| Vehicle |
2004 GIRARDIN MB IV |
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| Manufacturer |
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. |
| Manufactured between |
2/26/2004 - 5/7/2004 |
| Recalled on |
6/4/2004 |
| Influenced by |
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/10/2004 |
| # Affected |
28 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
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| Description |
CERTAIN MB IV SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-450 CHASSIS, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 26 AND MAY 7, 2004, WITH OPTION AWB-2, WAS EQUIPPED WITH A PRESSURE SWITCH FITTING P/N 23A200 ON THE POWER STEERING LINE TO ASSIST THE POWER BRAKE THIS FITTING MAY LEAK CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. |
| Consequences |
LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND EITHER REPLACE THE PRESSURE SWITCH FITTING WITH A NEW PRESSURE SWITCH FITTING P/N 23A200-REV A OR REMOVE THE DEFECTIVE PRESSURE SWITCH FITTING AND INSTALL THE "T" FITTING FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED DURING JUNE 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 819-477-3222. |
| Notes |
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2004 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2004 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2004 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for SEATS
2004 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2004 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2004 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for EQUIPMENT
2004 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2004 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for EQUIPMENT
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