Vehicle recall 08V508000 · October 2, 2008

2008 Micro Bird MB II School Bus

A long bolt was installed on the positive battery post of the battery located in the battery box.

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

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
Notes: Girardin's recall no. 08-023-bbu.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: 08V508000
Reported to NHTSA: October 2, 2008
Filed by: GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Manufacturer campaign: 08-023-BBU
Owner notification: October 10, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 40
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Recall 08V508000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Micro Bird MB II School Bus (2008): 2008

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