2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall - Campaign #08V120000

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2007 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."

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Vehicle 2007 GIRARDIN G5 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 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 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING