2004 GIRARDIN MB IV RECALL - #06V027000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN GIRARDIN 2004 AND 2005 MB IV SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 6, 2004, AND FEBRUARY 10, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER COMPRESSOR MOUNT BRACKETS, P/N 86-62400-00. THIS WELD IS USED TO MOUNT THE SECONDARY COMPRESSOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON TO THE ENGINE. IF THE INSTALLER DOES NOT ADEQUATELY TORQUE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE OR THERE IS A POOR QUALITY WELD AT THE WELDMENT'S SUPPORT TAB, THE WELDMENT CAN BREAK OR FALL OFF.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 GIRARDIN MB IV |
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| Manufacturer |
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/6/2004 - 2/10/2005 |
| Recalled on |
2/2/2006 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/15/2006 |
| # Affected |
13 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
CERTAIN GIRARDIN 2004 AND 2005 MB IV SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 6, 2004, AND FEBRUARY 10, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER COMPRESSOR MOUNT BRACKETS, P/N 86-62400-00. THIS WELD IS USED TO MOUNT THE SECONDARY COMPRESSOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON TO THE ENGINE. IF THE INSTALLER DOES NOT ADEQUATELY TORQUE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE OR THERE IS A POOR QUALITY WELD AT THE WELDMENT'S SUPPORT TAB, THE WELDMENT CAN BREAK OR FALL OFF. |
| Consequences |
IF THE WELDMENT BREAKS OR FALLS OFF, THE COMPRESSOR AND VACUUM PUMP COULD SHIFT CAUSING THE MISALIGNMENT AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF THE DRIVE BELT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF OR IMPEDANCE TO THE VEHICLE'S PRIMARY BRAKING SYSTEM, AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CARRIER AT 717-767-3359 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.TRANSICOLD.CARRIER.COM FOR FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT GIRARDIN MINIBUS SERVICE AND WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 819-477-8222. |
| Notes |
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 |
2004 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2004 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for EQUIPMENT
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