NHTSA Recall 07V189000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 50 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Girardin G5.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V189000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 07-016-RIU |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | May 1, 2007 |
| Owner notification | May 18, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain girardin school and commercial buses manufactured between march and december 2006. The defect involves the interlock switch system in the lift not detecting the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift which does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform when the platform was lowered.
Safety risk
This could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant. Also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.
Remedy
Girardin is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06e101). The recall began on may 18, 2007. Owners can contact girardin at 819-477-8222 ext. 401 or ricon at 800-322-2884.
Notes
Girardin's recall no 07-016-riu.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 07V189000
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.