The problem
Certain my 2006 girardin mb ii and mb iv school and transit buses built on ford and gm chassis manufactured between april 3 and june 19, 2006. The 7" dia. Back-up lights, p/n 32ezz014, fail to comply with the illumination requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
The risk
The presence of the minibus may not be perceived correctly or its signal not understood by other motorists which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Girardin will notify owners and replace the noncompliant back-up lights free of charge. The recall began on august 3, 2006. Owners may contact girardin customer service at 819-477-8222.
Contacts
Girardin's recall no. 06-014-Blu. 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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Girardin dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V252000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.