NHTSA Recall 07V574000: Cables (electrical system)
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 640 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Girardin G5.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V574000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 07-019-BXU |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES |
| Report received | December 14, 2007 |
| Owner notification | January 7, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain my 2004 through 2008 girardin mb ii and mb iv school and commercial minibuses manufactured between april 14, 2004, and november 28, 2007, built on ford e350 and e450 diesel chassis. The affected buses are equipped with option bbx (battery box). The protection from abrasion on the battery cables that cross in the battery box is inadequate. It may create a short circuit in case the abrasion between the cables is excessive.
Safety risk
This short circuit could result in a fire.
Remedy
Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses by adding protective tubes free of charge. The recall began on january 7, 2008. Owners can contact girardin at 819-477-8222.
Notes
Girardin recall no. 07-019-bxu.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 07V574000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Girardin G5 | 2008 |
| Girardin Mb II | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Girardin Mb IV | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Micro Bird Mb II School Bus | 2007, 2008 |
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.