2005 GIRARDIN MB IV RECALL - #05V012000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
CERTAIN GIRARDIN MINIBUS MY 2004 AND 2005 MB II AND MBIV FORD DIESEL SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL BBX (BATTERY BOX) MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 14, 2004 AND FEBRUARY 9, 2005. THE ELECTRICAL CABLES (P/NOS. 27DF01 AND 27DF3001) BETWEEN THE BATTERIES AND THE BATTERY JUNCTION BOX (UNDER THE HOOD) HAS NO FUSABLE LINK FOR CABLE PROTECTION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 GIRARDIN MB IV |
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| Manufacturer |
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. |
| Manufactured between |
5/14/2004 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
1/25/2005 |
| Influenced by |
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/25/2005 |
| # Affected |
121 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
CERTAIN GIRARDIN MINIBUS MY 2004 AND 2005 MB II AND MBIV FORD DIESEL SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL BBX (BATTERY BOX) MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 14, 2004 AND FEBRUARY 9, 2005. THE ELECTRICAL CABLES (P/NOS. 27DF01 AND 27DF3001) BETWEEN THE BATTERIES AND THE BATTERY JUNCTION BOX (UNDER THE HOOD) HAS NO FUSABLE LINK FOR CABLE PROTECTION. |
| Consequences |
THERE IS NO PROTECTION ON THE ELECTRICAL CABLE AND IF THERE IS A SHORT CIRCUIT, IT MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSTALL A FUSABLE LINK AT THE END OF THE CABLE ATTACHED TO THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 819-477-8222. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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 |
2005 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for SEATS
2005 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2005 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2005 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for EQUIPMENT
2005 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2005 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2005 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2005 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2005 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2005 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for EQUIPMENT
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