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GIRARDIN issued a recall on the G5 SCHOOL BUS model
· Published by Transport Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: School Bus
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Mfr
System: Electrical
Units affected: 141
Manufacturer Recall #: 23-102-CCS
Products
| Model | Make | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| G5 SCHOOL BUS | GIRARDIN | 2023 |
| G5 SCHOOL BUS | GIRARDIN | 2024 |
| G5 SCHOOL BUS | GIRARDIN | 2021 |
| G5 SCHOOL BUS | GIRARDIN | 2022 |
| G5 SCHOOL BUS | GIRARDIN | 2019 |
| G5 SCHOOL BUS | GIRARDIN | 2020 |
| G5 SCHOOL BUS | GIRARDIN | 2018 |
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Issue
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 arcing (sparks) in the charging circuit.
Safety Risk
Overheating of the high-voltage battery and electrical arcing can create the risk of fire.
Corrective Actions
MicroBird will notify owners by mail and advise you to advise you to contact Ecotuned Technologies, who will make arrangements to install a software update.