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2003 Girardin MB II and Girardin MB IV recall: seat belts

Girardin Minibus Inc. reported this safety recall on October 3, 2003. It covers about 46 vehicles.

vehicles affected
46
reported
Oct 3, 2003

Seat belts

What is wrong
My 2003 mbii & mbiv school buses built on ford e-350 & e-450, gm 3500 chassis, and manufactured between august 25 and september 17, 2003. These buses are equipped with beam's industries seat belts. The metal frame of the seat belt buckle may fracture due to possible embrittlement of the steel, resulting in a potential release of the engaged tongue during use. These seat belt assemblies do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the buckle may unlatch, and possible injury or death could occur to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Beam's industries will notify the customers of girardin directly and will provide them with the remedy and installation instructions free of charge. Owners should contact beam's at 1‑888‑343‑9266 or girardin at 1‑819‑477‑8222.

Recall number 03V365000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 03V365000

Is there a recall on the 2003 Girardin MB II and Girardin MB IV seat belts?

Yes. Recall 03V365000, reported on October 3, 2003, covers about 46 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V365000?

Beam's industries will notify the customers of girardin directly and will provide them with the remedy and installation instructions free of charge. Owners should contact beam's at 1‑888‑343‑9266 or girardin at 1‑819‑477‑8222.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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