Defect Description For Recall
Certain Girardin My 2002 Through 2005 Mb Ii & Mb Iv School Buses Manufactured Between January 1, 2002, And August 8, 2005, And Equipped With “5” Series Stop Arms Manufactured By Specialty Manufacturing Company. In Extremely Cold Weather, The Microswitches Used Internally To Position The Sign In The Open And Closed Positions May MalfunCTIon, Causing The Sign To Open Or Close In An Improper Position, Or To Not Open At All.
Make Of Vehicle
GIRARDIN
Model Of Vehicle
MB IV
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
05V352000
Component Description
Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Should The Stop Arm Not Perform Properly, A Child Or Pedestrian May Be Endangered By Passing Vehicles Should The Motorist Not Stop At The Correct Location.
Fix Defect
Girardin Will Notify Owners And Replace The Original Switch With A Switch Pack That Is Not Sensitive To Extreme Cold Weather And Will Inspect To Ensure The Microswitch Heater Wiring Is Properly Connected Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 22, 2005. Owners May Contact Girardin At 1-800-951-7867.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Girardin Minibus Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20020101
End Of Manufacture
20050808
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1498
Date Owners Notified
20050822
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050804
Make Campaign Number
05-010-SAU