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2004-2008 Girardin G5, Girardin MB II and others recall: cables

Girardin Minibus Inc. reported this safety recall on December 14, 2007. It covers about 640 vehicles.

vehicles affected
640
reported
Dec 14, 2007
owners notified
Jan 7, 2008

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

What is wrong
Certain my 2004 through 2008 girardin mb ii and mb iv school and commercial minibuses manufactured between april 14, 2004, and november 28, 2007, built on ford e350 and e450 diesel chassis. The affected buses are equipped with option bbx (battery box). The protection from abrasion on the battery cables that cross in the battery box is inadequate. It may create a short circuit in case the abrasion between the cables is excessive.
Risk
This short circuit could result in a fire.
Remedy
Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses by adding protective tubes free of charge. The recall began on january 7, 2008. Owners can contact girardin at 819‑477‑8222.

Recall number 07V574000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 07V574000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2008 Girardin G5, Girardin MB II and others cables?

Yes. Recall 07V574000, reported on December 14, 2007, covers about 640 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V574000?

Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses by adding protective tubes free of charge. The recall began on january 7, 2008. Owners can 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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