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.