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2007-2008 Girardin G5 recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Girardin Minibus Inc. reported this safety recall on March 13, 2008. It covers about 13 vehicles.

vehicles affected
13
reported
Mar 13, 2008
owners notified
Mar 20, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
Girardin is recalling 13 my 2007 and 2008 g5 school and commercial buses, manufactured between november and december 2007, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts series 5500 manufactured from april 1, 2005 to october 9, 2007. The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area. These lifts do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles."
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Girardin will notify their owners and instucting them to contact ricon for a free repair. The recall is expected to begin during march 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 818‑267‑3000 or girardin at 819‑477‑2012 ext 428.

Recall number 08V120000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V120000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Girardin G5 equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V120000, reported on March 13, 2008, covers about 13 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V120000?

Girardin will notify their owners and instucting them to contact ricon for a free repair. The recall is expected to begin during march 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 818‑267‑3000 or girardin at 819‑477‑2012 ext 428.

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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