NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Girardin MB IV G5 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2008 Girardin MB IV G5 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Girardin dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Girardin MB IV G5. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #08V452000Reported September 5, 2008 · GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Potentially affected: 146 vehicles
Defect description
GIRARDIN IS RECALLING 146 MY 2006-2008 MB IV SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2006 AND AUGUST 28, 2008. THESE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH EVAPORATORS. THE EVAPORATOR'S SUPPORT MAY BREAK OFF DUE TO THE VIBRATION OF THE VEHICLE.
Safety consequence
IF THIS SITUATION OCCURS AND IS NOT REPAIRED, THE REAR EVAPORATOR SUPPORT COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE EVAPORATOR TO SEPARATE FROM THE CEILING, POSSIBLY STRIKING A PASSENGER CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY INSTALLING THE EVAPORATORS DIRECTLY TO THE BUS ROOF. THIS REPAIR WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 1-819-477-8222.
Notes
GIRARDIN'S RECALL NO. 08-022-ESU.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.
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