GIRARDIN MB II 2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| Make : GIRARDIN | Model : MB II | Year : 2008 |
| Build Dates : 2007-10-01 - 2008-09-19 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V508000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2008-10-10 | Date Received by ODI: 2008-10-02 | Date Added to Database: 2008-10-02 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 08-023-BBU | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 40 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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. |
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