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2002 Girardin MB II recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2002 Girardin MB II, covering 1,533 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Other: school bus stop arm assemblyReported August 4, 2005 · 1,498 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain girardin my 2002 through 2005 mb ii & mb iv school buses manufactured between january 1, 2002, and august 8, 2005, and equipped with "5" series stop arms manufactured by specialty manufacturing company. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Risk
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
Remedy
Girardin will notify owners and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on august 22, 2005. Owners may contact girardin at 1‑800‑951‑7867.

Recall number 05V352000 · Recall details

Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported September 7, 2004 · 35 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain mbii and mbiv school and commercial buses built on ford e-350 & e-450, gm 3500 chassis, manufactured between june 1, 1999, and december 31, 2003, and equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy
Sure-lok will notify girardin's customers and replace the defective part free of charge. The recall began august 16, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sure-lok at 1‑908‑231‑1804.

Recall number 04V433000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 2002 Girardin MB II have?

2, covering other and equipment adaptive/mobility.

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