Defect Description For Recall
Certain Girardin School And Commercial Buses Manufactured Between March And December 2006. The Defect Involves The Interlock Switch System In The Lift Not DeteCTIng The Presence Of A Passenger (Either Wheelchair Or Standee) On The Ricon Wheelchair Platform Lift Which Does Not Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, Platform Lift Systems For Motor Vehicles. In The Event This Condition Occurs During Passenger Operations It May Be Possible For The Wheelchair To Tip Backwards Onto The Platform When The Platform Was Lowered.
Make Of Vehicle
GIRARDIN
Model Of Vehicle
G5
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
07V189000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In Injury To The Wheelchair’S Occupant. Also, Anyone Standing On The Platform Could Lose His Or Her Balance And Fall, Resulting In Injury.
Fix Defect
Girardin Is Working With Ricon To Repair The Buses Free Of Charge (Please See 06E101). The Recall Began On May 18, 2007. Owners Can Contact Girardin At 819-477-8222 Ext. 401 Or Ricon At 800-322-2884.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Girardin Minibus Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060301
End Of Manufacture
20061231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
50
Date Owners Notified
20070518
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070501
Make Campaign Number
07-016-RIU
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
404