2008 GIRARDIN G5 RECALL - #09V315000
RECALL FOR OTHER : SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
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.
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 |
9/1/2008 - 10/31/2008 |
| Recalled on |
8/7/2009 |
| Influenced by |
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/20/2009 |
| # Affected |
2 |
| Recalled for |
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
GIRARDIN'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 09-029-SAU.OWNERS MAY ALSO 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 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 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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