Recall
Girardin Mb Iv — 07V574000
NHTSA ID
07V574000
Make
Girardin
Model
Mb Iv
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2007-12-14
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
640
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
07-019-BXU
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.