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2007 Girardin Mb Iv G5 Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Newest Sep 5, 2008
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open investigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Recall campaigns

2 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

08V452000

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Sep 5, 2008
146 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: 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 MINIBUS INC.Manufacturer number 08-022-ESUView on NHTSA.gov
07V194000

SEATS

May 7, 2007
10 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MB IV G5 SCHOOL BUSES WITH 45 INCH SEATS EQUIPPED WITH TYPE 2 SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 4 AND SEPTEMBER 18, 2006, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.' THE SEATS WERE INSTALLED WITH ONLY ONE LEG BUT THERE SHOULD BE TWO IN ORDER TO MEET FMVSS 210 REQUIREMENTS.
The risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND THE FORCES INCURRED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY THE SEAT OCCUPANT(S).
The remedy: GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 819-477-8222 EXT. 401.
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.Manufacturer number 07-017-SLUView on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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