Girardin Minibus Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V027000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V027000 by Girardin Minibus Inc.. Includes 13 affected units, AIR CONDITIONER MOUNTING BRACKET WELDS/CARRIER, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain girardin 2004 and 2005 mb iv school and commercial buses manufactured between july 6, 2004, and february 10, 2005, equipped with carrier compressor mount brackets, p/n 86-62400-00. this weld is used to mount the secondary compressor for the supplemental air conditioning system on to the engine. if the installer does not adequately torque the mounting hardware or there is a poor quality weld at the weldment's support tab, the weldment can break or fall off.

Corrective Action

Owners are being instructed to contact carrier at 717-767-3359 or visit their website at www.transicold.carrier.com for free remedy. the recall began on february 15, 2006. owners may also contact girardin minibus service and warranty department at 819-477-8222.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V027000
Manufacturer: Girardin Minibus Inc.
Report Received Date: 2006-02-02T00:00:00
Subject: Air conditioner mounting bracket welds/carrier
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 13

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 06-012-ACU
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain girardin 2004 and 2005 mb iv school and commercial buses manufactured between july 6, 2004, and february 10, 2005, equipped with carrier compressor mount brackets, p/n 86-62400-00. this weld is used to mount the secondary compressor for the supplemental air conditioning system on to the engine. if the installer does not adequately torque the mounting hardware or there is a poor quality weld at the weldment's support tab, the weldment can break or fall off.
Consequence Summary: If the weldment breaks or falls off, the compressor and vacuum pump could shift causing the misalignment and eventual loss of the drive belt, possibly resulting in the loss of or impedance to the vehicle's primary braking system, and could potentially cause a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Owners are being instructed to contact carrier at 717-767-3359 or visit their website at www.transicold.carrier.com for free remedy. the recall began on february 15, 2006. owners may also contact girardin minibus service and warranty department at 819-477-8222.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-39a9~3w7s~d475
NHTSA ID: 06V027000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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