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2003-2005 Girardin MB II and Girardin MB IV recall: roof and pillars

Girardin Minibus Inc. reported this safety recall on August 22, 2005. It covers about 10 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10
reported
Aug 22, 2005
owners notified
Nov 3, 2005
related complaints
1

Structure: body: roof and pillars

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 05V365000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about body problems.

Questions about recall 05V365000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2005 Girardin MB II and Girardin MB IV roof and pillars?

Yes. Recall 05V365000, reported on August 22, 2005, covers about 10 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V365000?

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.

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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