NHTSA Recall 05V352000: School bus stop arm assembly (other)
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,498 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Girardin Mb II.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V352000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-010-SAU |
| Component | OTHER › SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | August 4, 2005 |
| Owner notification | August 22, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain girardin my 2002 through 2005 mb ii & mb iv school buses manufactured between january 1, 2002, and august 8, 2005, and equipped with "5" series stop arms manufactured by specialty manufacturing company. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Safety risk
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
Remedy
Girardin will notify owners and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on august 22, 2005. Owners may contact girardin at 1-800-951-7867.
Notes
Girardin recall no. 05-010-sau.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V352000
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.