Recall 05V-352: 2002–2005 Girardin MB II, 2002–2005 Girardin MB IV
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. recall for other, reported to NHTSA on Aug 4, 2005, covering about 1,498 vehicles.
The problem
Certain girardin my 2002 through 2005 mb II & mb iv school buses manufactured between january 1, 2002, and august 8, 2005, and equipped with "5" series stop arms manufactured by specialty manufacturing company. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
The risk
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
The fix
Girardin will notify owners and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on august 22, 2005. Owners may contact girardin at 1-800-951-7867.
Notes
Girardin recall no. 05-010-sau.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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Other › School Bus Stop Arm Assembly |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V352000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Girardin MB II | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Girardin MB IV | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-352?
Certain girardin my 2002 through 2005 mb II & mb iv school buses manufactured between january 1, 2002, and august 8, 2005, and equipped with "5" series stop arms manufactured by specialty manufacturing company. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
How is recall 05V-352 fixed?
Girardin will notify owners and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on august 22, 2005. Owners may contact girardin at 1-800-951-7867.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.