NHTSA recall 06V252000
Exterior lighting › Back up lights
Girardin MB II and 1 more
Reported Jul 13, 2006157 vehicles affectedGIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.Maker’s number 06-014-BLUBuilt Apr 3, 2006 – Jun 19, 2006
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.