NHTSA campaign 08V508000
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. recall 08V508000
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.
What can happen
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.
Repair
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.
Components
- Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.