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2004-2005 Girardin MB II and Girardin MB IV recall: cables

Girardin Minibus Inc. reported this safety recall on January 24, 2005. It covers about 121 vehicles.

vehicles affected
121
reported
Jan 24, 2005
owners notified
Feb 25, 2005

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

What is wrong
Certain girardin minibus my 2004 and 2005 mb ii and mbiv ford diesel school buses equipped with optional bbx (battery box) manufactured between may 14, 2004 and february 9, 2005. The electrical cables (p/nos. 27df01 and 27df3001) between the batteries and the battery junction box (under the hood) has no fusable link for cable protection.
Risk
There is no protection on the electrical cable and if there is a short circuit, it may possibly result in a fire.
Remedy
The manufacturer will notify its customers and install a fusable link at the end of the cable attached to the battery free of charge. The recall began on february 25, 2005. Owners may contact girardin at 819‑477‑8222.

Recall number 05V012000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V012000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2005 Girardin MB II and Girardin MB IV cables?

Yes. Recall 05V012000, reported on January 24, 2005, covers about 121 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V012000?

The manufacturer will notify its customers and install a fusable link at the end of the cable attached to the battery free of charge. The recall began on february 25, 2005. Owners may contact girardin at 819‑477‑8222.

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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