Appliance: air conditionerRecall 08V-452 · 2006–2008 Girardin MB IV G5
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. recall 08V-452 covers 146 2006–2008 Girardin MB IV G5 for a appliance: air conditioner problem, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V452000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
GIRARDIN IS RECALLING 146 MY 2006-2008 MB IV SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2006 AND AUGUST 28, 2008. THESE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH EVAPORATORS. THE EVAPORATOR'S SUPPORT MAY BREAK OFF DUE TO THE VIBRATION OF THE VEHICLE.
The risk
IF THIS SITUATION OCCURS AND IS NOT REPAIRED, THE REAR EVAPORATOR SUPPORT COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE EVAPORATOR TO SEPARATE FROM THE CEILING, POSSIBLY STRIKING A PASSENGER CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY INSTALLING THE EVAPORATORS DIRECTLY TO THE BUS ROOF. THIS REPAIR WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 1-819-477-8222.
GIRARDIN'S RECALL NO. 08-022-ESU.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2006 to April 28, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.