Girardin Minibus Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V133000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V133000 by Girardin Minibus Inc.. Includes 13 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain girardin my 2005 and 2006 mb iv school and commercial buses and 2006 mb ii school buses manufactured between june 29, 2005, and may 10, 2006, and equipped with ricon k-series wheelchair lifts, p/n k5505-f1020000a & k2010-f1020000a. the welding process may not have achieved full penetration along the seam of the vertical arms. improperly welded vertical arms will not allow the lift to stow properly.

Corrective Action

Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2006. owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800-322-2884 or owners may contact girardin at 819-477-8222.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V133000

Manufacturer: Girardin Minibus Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-04-24T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lifts/ricon

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 13

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 06-013-LIU

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain girardin my 2005 and 2006 mb iv school and commercial buses and 2006 mb ii school buses manufactured between june 29, 2005, and may 10, 2006, and equipped with ricon k-series wheelchair lifts, p/n k5505-f1020000a & k2010-f1020000a. the welding process may not have achieved full penetration along the seam of the vertical arms. improperly welded vertical arms will not allow the lift to stow properly.

Consequence Summary: In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.

Corrective Action: Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2006. owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800-322-2884 or 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-ek6x.6kym~3dgt

NHTSA ID: 06V133000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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