NHTSA Recall 08V120000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 2007–2008 Girardin G5.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V120000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08-020-RIU |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | March 13, 2008 |
| Owner notification | March 20, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Girardin is recalling 13 my 2007 and 2008 g5 school and commercial buses, manufactured between november and december 2007, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts series 5500 manufactured from april 1, 2005 to october 9, 2007. The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area. These lifts do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles."
Safety risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Girardin will notify their owners and instucting them to contact ricon for a free repair. The recall is expected to begin during march 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 818-267-3000 or girardin at 819-477-2012 ext 428.
Notes
Girardin's recall no. 08-020-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 08V120000
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.