Girardin Minibus Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V252000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V252000 by Girardin Minibus Inc.. Includes 28 affected units, GIRARDIN/POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH FITTING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain mb iv school buses built on ford e-450 chassis, manufactured between february 26 and may 7, 2004, with option awb-2, was equipped with a pressure switch fitting p/n 23a200 on the power steering line to assist the power brake this fitting may leak causing loss of power steering assist.

Corrective Action

Girardin will notify its customers and either replace the pressure switch fitting with a new pressure switch fitting p/n 23a200-rev a or remove the defective pressure switch fitting and install the "t" fitting free of charge. owner notification is expected during june 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact girardin at 819-477-3222.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V252000
Manufacturer: Girardin Minibus Inc.
Report Received Date: 2004-05-27T00:00:00
Subject: Girardin/power steering pressure switch fitting
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 28

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04-006-AWB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain mb iv school buses built on ford e-450 chassis, manufactured between february 26 and may 7, 2004, with option awb-2, was equipped with a pressure switch fitting p/n 23a200 on the power steering line to assist the power brake this fitting may leak causing loss of power steering assist.
Consequence Summary: Loss of power steering assist may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Girardin will notify its customers and either replace the pressure switch fitting with a new pressure switch fitting p/n 23a200-rev a or remove the defective pressure switch fitting and install the "t" fitting free of charge. owner notification is expected during june 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact girardin at 819-477-3222.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rc5a~iv59.5huu
NHTSA ID: 04V252000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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