Girardin Minibus Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V463000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V463000 by Girardin Minibus Inc.. Includes 88 affected units, FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Girardin is recalling certain my 2005 and 2006 mb ii and mb iv g5 school and commercial buses manufactured between 2005 and december 2006, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."

Corrective Action

Girardin is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). the recall began on september 18, 2008. owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or girardin minibus at 1-819-477-2012 ext. 428.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V463000
Manufacturer: Girardin Minibus Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-09-12T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 88

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 08-021-RIU
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Girardin is recalling certain my 2005 and 2006 mb ii and mb iv g5 school and commercial buses manufactured between 2005 and december 2006, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."
Consequence Summary: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Corrective Action: Girardin is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). the recall began on september 18, 2008. owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or girardin minibus at 1-819-477-2012 ext. 428.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-68ft-8g7y-p5qh
NHTSA ID: 08V463000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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