2006 Girardin MB II: recalls and complaints

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• 11V22800011 Apr 2011Exterior Lighting
• 08V46300012 Sep 2008Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 07V57400014 Dec 2007Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
• 07V56500013 Dec 2007Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 07V1890001 May 2007Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 06V25200013 Jul 2006Exterior Lighting / Back Up Lights
• 06V13300024 Apr 2006Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

1. 11V228000Received 11 Apr 2011. 109 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain model year 2006 through 2010 girardin g5 and mbii and model year 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 and mb II school buses manufactured from january 2006 through april 5, 2011, fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 131, "school bus pedestrian safety devices." the 4-way warning lights do not have an alarm to alert the driver that the stop arm did not deploy when the 4 red lights are activated.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The driver could erroneously think that the school bus stop arm is deployed while the first set of 4 red lights are activated. This condition increases risk of injury to pedestrians.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Micro bird will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected warning lights with warning lights that have an alarm free of charge. The safety recall began during june 2011. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.

   Report filed by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 11-042-8WU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Jun 2011.

2. 08V463000Received 12 Sep 2008. 88 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Girardin is recalling certain my 2005 and 2006 mb II and mb IV g5 school and commercial buses manufactured between 2005 and december 2006, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts. The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Girardin is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). The recall began on september 18, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or girardin minibus at 1-819-477-2012 ext. 428.

   Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 08-021-RIU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Sep 2008.

3. 07V574000Received 14 Dec 2007. 640 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain my 2004 through 2008 girardin mb II and mb IV school and commercial minibuses manufactured between april 14, 2004, and november 28, 2007, built on ford e350 and e450 diesel chassis. The affected buses are equipped with option bbx (battery box). The protection from abrasion on the battery cables that cross in the battery box is inadequate. It may create a short circuit in case the abrasion between the cables is excessive.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This short circuit could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses by adding protective tubes free of charge. The recall began on january 7, 2008. Owners can contact girardin at 819-477-8222.

   Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 07-019-BXU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Jan 2008.

4. 07V565000Received 13 Dec 2007. 33 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain my 2005 and 2006 mb II and mb IV school and commercial buses manufactured between july 2005 and june 2006, on ford and GM chassis with 6.6l engines equipped with braun lift models nl916, nl917, and nl919. The threshold warning system may not activate as designed which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations for motor vehicles.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners will be notified by girardin instructing them to contact braun for free repair. The recall began on march 18, 2008. Owners can contact braun product support at 1-800-946-7513 or girardin minibus service and warranty department at 819-477-8222.

   Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 07-018-BRU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Mar 2008.

5. 07V189000Received 1 May 2007. 50 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 07-016-RIU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 May 2007.

6. 06V252000Received 13 Jul 2006. 157 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Back Up Lights

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain my 2006 girardin mb II and mb IV school and transit buses built on ford and GM chassis manufactured between april 3 and june 19, 2006. The 7" dia. Back-up lights, p/n 32ezz014, fail to comply with the illumination requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The presence of the minibus may not be perceived correctly or its signal not understood by other motorists which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Girardin will notify owners and replace the noncompliant back-up lights free of charge. The recall began on august 3, 2006. Owners may contact girardin customer service at 819-477-8222.

   Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 06-014-BLU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Aug 2006.

7. 06V133000Received 24 Apr 2006. 13 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain girardin my 2005 and 2006 mb IV school and commercial buses and 2006 mb II school buses manufactured between june 29, 2005, and may 10, 2006, and equipped with ricon k-series wheelchair lifts, p/n k5505-f1020000a & k2010-f1020000a. The welding process may not have achieved full penetration along the seam of the vertical arms. Improperly welded vertical arms will not allow the lift to stow properly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2006. Owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800-322-2884 or owners may contact girardin at 819-477-8222.

   Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 06-013-LIU.

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1. 19991
2. 20001
3. 20011
4. 20022
5. 20034
6. 20045
7. 20056
8. 20067

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 Girardin MB II?

1,090 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Girardin MB II have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the Girardin MB II, model years 1999 to 2006. 7 of them name the 2006 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Girardin MB II open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.