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2008 Girardin G5 and Micro Bird MB II School Bus recall: school bus stop arm assembly

Girardin Minibus Inc. reported this safety recall on August 4, 2009. It covers about 2 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2
reported
Aug 4, 2009
owners notified
Aug 20, 2009

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

What is wrong
Girardin is recalling certain model year 2008 g5 and mb ii school buses manufactured between september 1, 2008, and october 31, 2008, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) 000290 LED light kits. A change to the wire used in the LED light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms and, as a result, the lights may stop functioning without warning.
Risk
Should the LED lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus and the stop arm would be decreased, thereby increasing the risk of a passing vehicle striking a child or other person entering or leaving the bus.
Remedy
Girardin will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on august 20, 2009. Owners may contact smi warranty service at 1‑800‑951‑7867 or girardin at 1‑819‑477‑2012.

Recall number 09V315000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V315000

Is there a recall on the 2008 Girardin G5 and Micro Bird MB II School Bus school bus stop arm assembly?

Yes. Recall 09V315000, reported on August 4, 2009, covers about 2 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V315000?

Girardin will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on august 20, 2009. Owners may contact smi warranty service at 1‑800‑951‑7867 or girardin at 1‑819‑477‑2012.

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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