Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V252000 Reported July 13, 2006

Fmvss 108/back-up lights improperly illuminated

Girardin Minibus Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 157 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V252000
Manufacturer Campaign
06-014-BLU
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
157
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 13, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain my 2006 girardin mb ii and mb iv school and transit buses built on ford and gm chassis manufactured between april 3 and june 19, 2006. the 7" dia. Back-up lights, p/n 32ezz014, fail to comply with the illumination requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Safety Consequence

The presence of the minibus may not be perceived correctly or its signal not understood by other motorists which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Girardin will notify owners and replace the noncompliant back-up lights free of charge. the recall began on august 3, 2006. owners may contact girardin customer service 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 06V252000 or campaign 06-014-BLU.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V252000

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

What is recall 06V252000?

NHTSA recall 06V252000 was issued by Girardin Minibus Inc. on July 13, 2006. It addresses: Fmvss 108/back-up lights improperly illuminated. The recall affects approximately 157 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Girardin Minibus Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V252000 or the manufacturer campaign number 06-014-BLU. 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.