NHTSA Recall 06V133000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Girardin Mb II.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V133000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 06-013-LIU |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | April 24, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain girardin my 2005 and 2006 mb iv school and commercial buses and 2006 mb ii school buses manufactured between june 29, 2005, and may 10, 2006, and equipped with ricon k-series wheelchair lifts, p/n k5505-f1020000a & k2010-f1020000a. The welding process may not have achieved full penetration along the seam of the vertical arms. Improperly welded vertical arms will not allow the lift to stow properly.
Safety risk
In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
Remedy
Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2006. Owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800-322-2884 or owners may contact girardin at 819-477-8222.
Notes
Girardin recall no. 06-013-liu.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 06V133000
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.