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Recall 07V-565: 2003, 2006 Girardin MB II, 2005–2006 Girardin MB IV

GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Dec 13, 2007, covering about 33 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-565
Report date
Dec 13, 2007
Vehicles affected
33
Owners notified
Mar 18, 2008

The problem

Certain my 2005 and 2006 mb II and mb iv school and commercial buses manufactured between july 2005 and june 2006, on ford and GM chassis with 6.6l engines equipped with braun lift models nl916, nl917, and nl919. The threshold warning system may not activate as designed which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations for motor vehicles.

The risk

Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.

The fix

Owners will be notified by girardin instructing them to contact braun for free repair. The recall began on march 18, 2008. Owners can contact braun product support at 1-800-946-7513 or girardin minibus service and warranty department at 819-477-8222.

Notes

Girardin recall no. 07-018-bru.braun recall no. 06e-094. 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

ManufacturerGIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
ComponentEquipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V565000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Girardin MB II2003, 2006All years
Girardin MB IV2005, 2006All 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 07V-565?

Certain my 2005 and 2006 mb II and mb iv school and commercial buses manufactured between july 2005 and june 2006, on ford and GM chassis with 6.6l engines equipped with braun lift models nl916, nl917, and nl919. The threshold warning system may not activate as designed which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations for motor vehicles.

How is recall 07V-565 fixed?

Owners will be notified by girardin instructing them to contact braun for free repair. The recall began on march 18, 2008. Owners can contact braun product support at 1-800-946-7513 or girardin minibus service and warranty department at 819-477-8222.

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.