Vehicle recall 06V027000 · February 2, 2006

2004-2005 Girardin MB IV

Certain girardin 2004 and 2005 mb IV school and commercial buses manufactured between July 6, 2004, and February 10, 2005, equipped with carrier compressor mount brackets, p/n…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Certain girardin 2004 and 2005 mb IV school and commercial buses manufactured between July 6, 2004, and February 10, 2005, equipped with carrier compressor mount brackets, p/n 86-62400-00. This weld is used to mount the secondary compressor for the supplemental air conditioning system on to the engine. If the installer does not adequately torque the mounting hardware or there is a poor quality weld at the weldment's support tab, the weldment can break or fall off.
Consequence: If the weldment breaks or falls off, the compressor and vacuum pump could shift causing the misalignment and eventual loss of the drive belt, possibly resulting in the loss of or impedance to the vehicle's primary braking system, and could potentially cause a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Owners are being instructed to contact carrier at 717-767-3359 or visit their website at www.transicold.carrier.com for free remedy. The recall began on February 15, 2006. Owners may also contact girardin minibus service and warranty department at 819-477-8222.
Notes: Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 06V027000
Reported to NHTSA: February 2, 2006
Filed by: GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Manufacturer campaign: 06-012-ACU
Owner notification: February 15, 2006
Vehicles potentially affected: 13
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Equipment

Recall 06V027000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Girardin MB IV (2004-2005): 2005, 2004

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