2006-2007 Girardin G5, Girardin MB II and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Girardin Minibus Inc. reported this safety recall on May 1, 2007. It covers about 50 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 50
reported: May 1, 2007
owners notified: May 18, 2007

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 07V189000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 07V189000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Girardin G5, Girardin MB II and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 07V189000, reported on May 1, 2007, covers about 50 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V189000?

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.

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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