Girardin Minibus Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V120000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V120000 by Girardin Minibus Inc.. Includes 13 affected units, THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Girardin is recalling 13 my 2007 and 2008 g5 school and commercial buses, manufactured between november and december 2007, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts series 5500 manufactured from april 1, 2005 to october 9, 2007. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area. these lifts do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles."

Corrective Action

Girardin will notify their owners and instucting them to contact ricon for a free repair. the recall is expected to begin during march 2008. owners may contact ricon at 818-267-3000 or girardin at 819-477-2012 ext 428.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V120000
Manufacturer: Girardin Minibus Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-03-13T00:00:00
Subject: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 13

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 08-020-RIU
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Girardin is recalling 13 my 2007 and 2008 g5 school and commercial buses, manufactured between november and december 2007, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts series 5500 manufactured from april 1, 2005 to october 9, 2007. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area. these lifts do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles."
Consequence Summary: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective Action: Girardin will notify their owners and instucting them to contact ricon for a free repair. the recall is expected to begin during march 2008. owners may contact ricon at 818-267-3000 or girardin at 819-477-2012 ext 428.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-8k3g-hznu-j3b7
NHTSA ID: 08V120000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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