NHTSA Recall 08V463000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V463000; Date: Sep. 12, 2008
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Girardin Mb Ii; 2006 Girardin Mb Ii; 2005 Girardin Mb Iv G5; 2006 Girardin Mb Iv G5
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Girardin Minibus Inc.
Affected Units:: 88
Recall Summary:
Girardin is recalling certain my 2005 and 2006 mb ii and mb iv g5 school and commercial buses manufactured between 2005 and December 2006, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts. The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles. "
How to Fix:
Girardin is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). The recall began on September 18, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or girardin minibus at 1-819-477-2012 ext. 428.
Recall Notes:
Girardin's recall no. 08-021-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: Sep 18, 2008
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