Girardin Minibus Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V315000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V315000 by Girardin Minibus Inc.. Includes 2 affected units, LED SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM LIGHTS INOPERATIVE, component: OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Girardin is recalling certain model year 2008 g5 and mb ii school buses manufactured between september 1, 2008, and october 31, 2008, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) 000290 led light kits. a change to the wire used in the led light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms and, as a result, the lights may stop functioning without warning.

Corrective Action

Girardin will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on august 20, 2009. owners may contact smi warranty service at 1-800-951-7867 or girardin at 1-819-477-2012.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V315000
Manufacturer: Girardin Minibus Inc.
Report Received Date: 2009-08-04T00:00:00
Subject: Led school bus stop arm lights inoperative
Component: Other
Potentially Affected Units: 2

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 09-029-SAU
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Girardin is recalling certain model year 2008 g5 and mb ii school buses manufactured between september 1, 2008, and october 31, 2008, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) 000290 led light kits. a change to the wire used in the led light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms and, as a result, the lights may stop functioning without warning.
Consequence Summary: Should the led lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus and the stop arm would be decreased, thereby increasing the risk of a passing vehicle striking a child or other person entering or leaving the bus.
Corrective Action: Girardin will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on august 20, 2009. owners may contact smi warranty service at 1-800-951-7867 or girardin at 1-819-477-2012.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-tgk4-m8ci~yu3d
NHTSA ID: 09V315000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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