Girardin Minibus Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V012000 by Girardin Minibus Inc.. Includes 121 affected units, OPTIONAL BATTERY BOX SHORT CIRCUIT/FIRE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain girardin minibus my 2004 and 2005 mb ii and mbiv ford diesel school buses equipped with optional bbx (battery box) manufactured between may 14, 2004 and february 9, 2005. the electrical cables (p/nos. 27df01 and 27df3001) between the batteries and the battery junction box (under the hood) has no fusable link for cable protection.

Corrective Action

The manufacturer will notify its customers and install a fusable link at the end of the cable attached to the battery free of charge. the recall began on february 25, 2005. owners may contact girardin at 819-477-8222.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V012000
Manufacturer: Girardin Minibus Inc.
Report Received Date: 2005-01-24T00:00:00
Subject: Optional battery box short circuit/fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 121

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05-008-BBX
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain girardin minibus my 2004 and 2005 mb ii and mbiv ford diesel school buses equipped with optional bbx (battery box) manufactured between may 14, 2004 and february 9, 2005. the electrical cables (p/nos. 27df01 and 27df3001) between the batteries and the battery junction box (under the hood) has no fusable link for cable protection.
Consequence Summary: There is no protection on the electrical cable and if there is a short circuit, it may possibly result in a fire.
Corrective Action: The manufacturer will notify its customers and install a fusable link at the end of the cable attached to the battery free of charge. the recall began on february 25, 2005. owners may contact girardin at 819-477-8222.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-x4fi_mzam~erg8
NHTSA ID: 05V012000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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