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2003-2004 Girardin MB IV recall: hose, piping, and connections

Girardin Minibus Inc. reported this safety recall on May 27, 2004. It covers about 28 vehicles.

vehicles affected
28
reported
May 27, 2004
owners notified
Jun 10, 2004

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

What is wrong
Certain mb iv school buses built on ford e-450 chassis, manufactured between february 26 and may 7, 2004, with option awb-2, was equipped with a pressure switch fitting p/n 23a200 on the power steering line to assist the power brake this fitting may leak causing loss of power steering assist.
Risk
Loss of power steering assist may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Girardin will notify its customers and either replace the pressure switch fitting with a new pressure switch fitting p/n 23a200-rev a or remove the defective pressure switch fitting and install the "t" fitting free of charge. Owner notification is expected during june 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 girardin at 819‑477‑3222.

Recall number 04V252000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 04V252000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2004 Girardin MB IV hose, piping, and connections?

Yes. Recall 04V252000, reported on May 27, 2004, covers about 28 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V252000?

Girardin will notify its customers and either replace the pressure switch fitting with a new pressure switch fitting p/n 23a200-rev a or remove the defective pressure switch fitting and install the "t" fitting free of charge. Owner notification is expected during june 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 girardin at 819‑477‑3222.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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