Girardin G5 School Bus — Engine
High risk
Sep 17, 2024
Model years: 2023
On a small number of school buses, a problem with the drive belt tensioner could cause the belt to move or come off the pulleys. As a result, the alternator, power steering, and wa
Girardin G5 School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Apr 25, 2024
Model years: 2021, 2022
On certain electric school buses, the power steering pressure line may not be properly connected to the brake booster. As a result, power steering fluid could leak and cause a loss
Girardin G5 School Bus — High Voltage
High risk
Jul 26, 2023
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain G5 electric school buses built on a Ford chassis, a problem with the vehicle control software could cause overheating in the high-voltage battery pack and electrical arc
Girardin G5 School Bus — Structure
High risk
Jul 27, 2022
Model years: 2021, 2022
Certain school buses do not meet the joint strength requirements of the Canadian regulations. The inside panels under the windows may not have been attached correctly. As a result,
Also affects: Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Girardin G5 School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Nov 25, 2015
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fal
Also affects: Micro Bird Mbii School Bus, Girardin Mbii School Bus, Micro Bird G5 School Bus, Girardin T-Series School Bus, Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Girardin G5 School Bus — Other
High risk
Oct 15, 2014
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fal
Also affects: Girardin Mbii School Bus, Micro Bird G5 School Bus, Micro Bird Mbii School Bus
Girardin G5 School Bus — Label
High risk
Oct 23, 2013
Model years: 2010
On certain school buses, the compliance label contains incorrect vehicle type information. Correction: Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.
Also affects: Micro Bird G5 School Bus
Girardin G5 School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Jun 6, 2011
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain school buses, the wiring harness (located behind the driver's seat) may chafe against a moulding and become damaged. An electrical short could result in a vehicle fire c
Also affects: Micro Bird G5 School Bus
Girardin G5 School Bus — Structure
High risk
Dec 14, 2010
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain school buses, the interior sheet metal below the window on the left-hand side of the vehicle fails to comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 221 - School Bus
Girardin G5 School Bus — Other
High risk
Mar 24, 2010
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles equipped with a Ricon F9 series cassette wheelchair lift, an improperly manufactured switch in the wheelchair lift restraint buckle may allow operation of the l
Also affects: Girardin Mbii School Bus, Girardin Mbii Commercial Bus, Girardin G5 Commercial Bus, Micro Bird Mbii School Bus, Micro Bird G5 Commercial Bus
Girardin G5 School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 7, 2009
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain school buses, the retention barrier located between the first row seat and the driver's seat does not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 222 - School Bus Passenger Se
Girardin G5 School Bus — Label
High risk
Mar 3, 2009
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain buses, the compliance label may not indicate the cargo-carrying capacity. As such, the vehicle could be unwittingly overloaded, which would result in poor vehicle handli
Also affects: Girardin G5 Commercial Bus, Girardin Mbii Commercial Bus, Girardin Mbii School Bus
Girardin G5 School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 19, 2008
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain school buses equipped with seatbelts (options SBK2 and SBK3), belt webbing may have been incorrectly inserted into the tongue during vehicle assembly. As a result, the s
Also affects: Girardin Mbii School Bus
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