2003 GIRARDIN MBII — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 GIRARDIN MBII
The 2003 GIRARDIN MBII has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 GIRARDIN MBII
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 GIRARDIN MBII, potentially affecting up to 46 vehicles.
Recall 03V365000 — SEAT BELTS
| 46 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 GIRARDIN MBII
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 GIRARDIN MBII. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: CONTACT STATED THAT ONE SIDE OF THE FRAME ON MOTORCYCLE WAS LONGER THAN THE OTHER SIDE. THIS CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE DRIVE TO THE RIGHT. DEALER GETS THE FRAME FROM CHINA AND IS ALSO THE MANUFACTURER. DEALER HAS TAKEN THE FRAME BACK, BUT CONTACT DID NOT WANT ANOTHER FRAME FROM CHINA. MOTORCYCLE A 2003 HURRICANE FAT DADDY. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER ARE AT SAME ADDRESS AS DEALER. MOTORCYCLE HAS NEVER BEEN REGISTERED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2003 GIRARDIN MBII
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 GIRARDIN MBII in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 GIRARDIN MBII
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 GIRARDIN MBII
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GIRARDIN MBII
- 2003 GIRARDIN MBII (current)
Other GIRARDIN Models
- GIRARDIN MBIV — 10 total complaints
- GIRARDIN MB11 — 2 total complaints
- GIRARDIN G5 — 0 total complaints
- GIRARDIN MB II — 0 total complaints
- GIRARDIN MB IV — 0 total complaints
- GIRARDIN MB IV G5 — 0 total complaints
- GIRARDIN SB1000 — 0 total complaints
- GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS — 0 total complaints