Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 08V-508 · 2008 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. recall 08V-508 covers 40 2008 Micro Bird MB II School Bus for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V508000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
GIRARDIN IS RECALLING 40 MY 2008 MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2007 AND SEPTEMBER 19, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTION BBX (BATTERY BOX). A LONG BOLT WAS INSTALLED ON THE POSITIVE BATTERY POST OF THE BATTERY LOCATED IN THE BATTERY BOX. THE BOLT COULD MAKE CONTACT WITH THE BATTERY DRAWER'S LATCH.
The risk
CONTACT BETWEEN THE LONG BOLT AND THE DRAWER'S LATCH MAY CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT. THIS SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
The fix
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 1-819-477-8222 EXT. 401.
GIRARDIN'S RECALL NO. 08-023-BBU.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 October 1, 2007 to September 19, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.