2005 GIRARDIN MB IV RECALL - #06V133000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CERTAIN GIRARDIN MY 2005 AND 2006 MB IV SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES AND 2006 MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 29, 2005, AND MAY 10, 2006, AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON K-SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, P/N K5505-F1020000A & K2010-F1020000A. THE WELDING PROCESS MAY NOT HAVE ACHIEVED FULL PENETRATION ALONG THE SEAM OF THE VERTICAL ARMS. IMPROPERLY WELDED VERTICAL ARMS WILL NOT ALLOW THE LIFT TO STOW PROPERLY.
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 |
6/29/2005 - 5/10/2006 |
| Recalled on |
4/24/2006 |
| Influenced by |
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
13 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
CERTAIN GIRARDIN MY 2005 AND 2006 MB IV SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES AND 2006 MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 29, 2005, AND MAY 10, 2006, AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON K-SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, P/N K5505-F1020000A & K2010-F1020000A. THE WELDING PROCESS MAY NOT HAVE ACHIEVED FULL PENETRATION ALONG THE SEAM OF THE VERTICAL ARMS. IMPROPERLY WELDED VERTICAL ARMS WILL NOT ALLOW THE LIFT TO STOW PROPERLY. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
RICON IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E008000) AND WILL REPLACE THE TWO VERTICAL ARMS EVEN IF ONLY ONE ARM IS CRACKED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON CUSTOMER SUPPORT DEPT. AT 800-322-2884 OR OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 819-477-8222. |
| Notes |
GIRARDIN RECALL NO. 06-013-LIU.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 |
2005 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2005 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for EQUIPMENT
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