Vehicle recall 08V452000 · September 5, 2008

2006-2008 Girardin MB IV G5

These buses are equipped with evaporators.

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

Summary: Girardin is recalling 146 my 2006-2008 mb IV school and commercial buses manufactured between January 2006 and August 28, 2008. These buses are equipped with evaporators. The evaporator's support may break off due to the vibration of the vehicle.
Consequence: If this situation occurs and is not repaired, the rear evaporator support could break allowing the evaporator to separate from the ceiling, possibly striking a passenger causing personal injury.
Remedy: Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses by installing the evaporators directly to the bus roof. This repair will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2008. Owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-8222.
Notes: Girardin's recall no. 08-022-esu.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: 08V452000
Reported to NHTSA: September 5, 2008
Filed by: GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Manufacturer campaign: 08-022-ESU
Owner notification: September 12, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 146
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

Recall 08V452000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Girardin MB IV G5 (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006

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