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.