2008 GIRARDIN G5 RECALL - #08V120000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 GIRARDIN G5 |
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| Manufacturer |
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/2007 - 12/31/2007 |
| Recalled on |
3/14/2008 |
| Influenced by |
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/20/2008 |
| # Affected |
13 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
GIRARDIN'S RECALL NO. 08-020-RIU.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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