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NHTSA Recall 06V252000: Back up lights (exterior lighting)

GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 157 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Girardin Mb II.

157
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2006
owners notified (August 3)
NHTSA campaign06V252000
Manufacturer campaign06-014-BLU
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › BACK UP LIGHTS
Report receivedJuly 13, 2006
Owner notificationAugust 3, 2006
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 06V252000

Make and modelModel years
Girardin Mb II2006
Girardin Mb IV2006

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.