NHTSA Recall 07V189000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V189000; Date: May. 1, 2007
This could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant. Also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Girardin G5; 2007 Girardin G5; 2006 Girardin Mb Ii; 2006 Girardin Mb Iv
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Girardin Minibus Inc.
Affected Units:: 50
Recall Summary:
Certain girardin school and commercial buses manufactured between March and December 2006. The defect involves the interlock switch system in the lift not detecting the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift which does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform when the platform was lowered.
How to Fix:
Girardin is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06e101). The recall began on may 18, 2007. Owners can contact girardin at 819-477-8222 ext. 401 or ricon at 800-322-2884.
Recall Notes:
Girardin's recall no 07-016-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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 18, 2007
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