Girardin Minibus Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V574000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V574000 by Girardin Minibus Inc.. Includes 640 affected units, BATTERY BOX CABLE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2004 through 2008 girardin mb ii and mb iv school and commercial minibuses manufactured between april 14, 2004, and november 28, 2007, built on ford e350 and e450 diesel chassis. the affected buses are equipped with option bbx (battery box). the protection from abrasion on the battery cables that cross in the battery box is inadequate. it may create a short circuit in case the abrasion between the cables is excessive.

Corrective Action

Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses by adding protective tubes free of charge. the recall began on january 7, 2008. owners can contact girardin at 819-477-8222.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V574000
Manufacturer: Girardin Minibus Inc.
Report Received Date: 2007-12-14T00:00:00
Subject: Battery box cable
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 640

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 07-019-BXU
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain my 2004 through 2008 girardin mb ii and mb iv school and commercial minibuses manufactured between april 14, 2004, and november 28, 2007, built on ford e350 and e450 diesel chassis. the affected buses are equipped with option bbx (battery box). the protection from abrasion on the battery cables that cross in the battery box is inadequate. it may create a short circuit in case the abrasion between the cables is excessive.
Consequence Summary: This short circuit could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses by adding protective tubes free of charge. the recall began on january 7, 2008. owners can contact girardin at 819-477-8222.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-wbjg~vdmu-vemz
NHTSA ID: 07V574000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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