Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V027000 Reported February 2, 2006

Air conditioner mounting bracket welds/carrier

Girardin Minibus Inc. · N/A · 13 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V027000
Manufacturer Campaign
06-012-ACU
Manufacturer
Girardin Minibus Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
13
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 2, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain girardin 2004 and 2005 mb iv school and commercial buses manufactured between july 6, 2004, and february 10, 2005, equipped with carrier compressor mount brackets, p/n 86-62400-00. this weld is used to mount the secondary compressor for the supplemental air conditioning system on to the engine. if the installer does not adequately torque the mounting hardware or there is a poor quality weld at the weldment's support tab, the weldment can break or fall off.

Safety Consequence

If the weldment breaks or falls off, the compressor and vacuum pump could shift causing the misalignment and eventual loss of the drive belt, possibly resulting in the loss of or impedance to the vehicle's primary braking system, and could potentially cause a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Owners are being instructed to contact carrier at 717-767-3359 or visit their website at www.transicold.carrier.com for free remedy. the recall began on february 15, 2006. owners may also contact girardin minibus service and warranty department at 819-477-8222.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Girardin Minibus Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 06V027000 or campaign 06-012-ACU.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V027000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V027000?

NHTSA recall 06V027000 was issued by Girardin Minibus Inc. on February 2, 2006. It addresses: Air conditioner mounting bracket welds/carrier. The recall affects approximately 13 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Girardin Minibus Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V027000 or the manufacturer campaign number 06-012-ACU. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.