NHTSA recall 08V508000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Micro Bird MB II School Bus
Reported Oct 2, 200840 vehicles affectedGIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.Maker’s number 08-023-BBUBuilt Oct 1, 2007 – Sep 19, 2008
The defect
Girardin IS recalling 40 my 2008 mb II school buses manufactured between october 1, 2007 and september 19, 2008, equipped with the option bbx (battery box). a long bolt was installed on the positive battery post of the battery located in the battery box. the bolt could make contact with the battery drawer's latch.
The risk
Contact between the long bolt and the drawer's latch may create a short circuit. this short circuit could result in a fire or explosion.
The remedy
Girardin will notify owners and provide a free remedy along with repair instructions. the recall began on october 10, 2008. owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-8222 ext. 401.