Recall 05V365000: 2003–2005 Girardin Mbiv and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 22, 2005

Manufacturer

Girardin minibus inc.

Potentially affected

10vehicles

Model years

2003–2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain 2003 through 2005 girardin mb ii and mb iv school buses manufactured between august 17 and october 29, 2004. The amount of adhesive applied to the roof seams and interior panels is inadequate for the type of adhesive used which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength. Also, due to the inadequate joint strength, these buses fail to conform to the seat test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.

Possible consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the affected panels and seats may not resist and this could possibly endanger the vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Girardin will notify its owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on november 3, 2003. Owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-8222.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Girardin Mbii1 complaints
• 2004 Girardin Mbii0 complaints
• 2005 Girardin Mbii0 complaints
• 2003 Girardin Mbiv0 complaints
• 2004 Girardin Mbiv0 complaints
• 2005 Girardin Mbiv0 complaints