NHTSA Recall 05V012000: Cables (electrical system)
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 121 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Girardin Mb II.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V012000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-008-BBX |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES |
| Report received | January 24, 2005 |
| Owner notification | February 25, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain girardin minibus my 2004 and 2005 mb ii and mbiv ford diesel school buses equipped with optional bbx (battery box) manufactured between may 14, 2004 and february 9, 2005. The electrical cables (p/nos. 27df01 and 27df3001) between the batteries and the battery junction box (under the hood) has no fusable link for cable protection.
Safety risk
There is no protection on the electrical cable and if there is a short circuit, it may possibly result in a fire.
Remedy
The manufacturer will notify its customers and install a fusable link at the end of the cable attached to the battery free of charge. The recall began on february 25, 2005. Owners may contact girardin at 819-477-8222.
Notes
Customers may also 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V012000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.