The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Contacts
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.
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 Micro Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V508000.
- 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.