Vehicle recall 07V189000 · May 1, 2007
Girardin G5, MB II and 1 more model
Certain girardin school and commercial buses manufactured between March and December 2006.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Notes
- Girardin's recall no 07-016-riu.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
- 07V189000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2007
- Filed by
- GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 07-016-RIU
- Owner notification
- May 18, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 50
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Girardin G5 (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- Girardin MB II (2006): 2006
- Girardin MB IV (2006): 2006
Has your Girardin been repaired?
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