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Micro Bird MB II School Bus Recall 08V508: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery

NHTSA campaign 08V508, reported October 2, 2008, 40 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 08V508GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Problem
GIRARDIN IS RECALLING 40 MY 2008 MB II SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2007 AND SEPTEMBER 19, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTION BBX (BATTERY BOX). A LONG BOLT WAS INSTALLED ON THE POSITIVE BATTERY POST OF THE BATTERY LOCATED IN THE BATTERY BOX. THE BOLT COULD MAKE CONTACT WITH THE BATTERY DRAWER'S LATCH.
Risk
CONTACT BETWEEN THE LONG BOLT AND THE DRAWER'S LATCH MAY CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT. THIS SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Remedy
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 1-819-477-8222 EXT. 401.
Notes
GIRARDIN'S RECALL NO. 08-023-BBU.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.

Affected vehicles

Micro Bird MB II School Bus2008