2000 GIRARDIN MBIV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 GIRARDIN MBIV
The 2000 GIRARDIN MBIV has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipment (2 complaints), Tires (2 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 GIRARDIN MBIV
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 GIRARDIN MBIV, potentially affecting up to 995 vehicles.
Recall 01V118000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 995 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERCIAL AND SCHOOL BUS BODY MINIBUSES. THE INNER BODY PANEL COULD CONTACT AND DAMAGE THE WIRING HARNESS BY THE DRIVER'S SEAT. IF THE WIRES ARE DAMAGED, AND A CONTACT BETWEEN THOSE WIRES OCCURS, THE AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.
Consequence: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AND WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR LABOR COSTS INVOLVED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 GIRARDIN MBIV
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 GIRARDIN MBIV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
3-4 MONTH OLD SUPER SWAMPER IROK TIRE SIZED: 33X10.50 EXPLODED DURING HIGH SPEED AT 60 MPH. DRIVER WEAVED INTO OTHER LANE UNCONTROLLABLY THEN STEERED TO SHOULDER. DRIVER INVESTIGATED SCENE OF EXPLOSION. SMALL PIECE OF TIRE , ABOUT 11 INCHES IN DIAMETER FITTED PERFECTLY INTO SIDEWALL RIP CIRCUMFERENTIALLY, RIP WAS IN SIDEWALL 65% OF TIRE RIPPED. TIRE SHOP THAT SOLD PUNCHED FAKE HOLE IN TREAD AREA , BLATANTLY OBVIOUS, AND SHOWED ENTRANCE INTO TIRE WITHOUT AIR NO NAIL PRESENT. ASKED ABOUT RECALL. SHOP OWNER ONLY WORRIED ABOUT ME PURCHASING NEW TIRE. WILL BE SHIPPED TO MOTHER STORE TODAY FOR INVESTIGATION. MODICA BROTHER'S TIRE. BEAUMONT, TEXAS. LOOKED UP ON NET. *AK
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO A COMPLAINT THAT I MADE IN 2003 OR EARLY IN 2004. MY 2000 HONDA CIVIC ORIGINAL TIRES FAILED. 2 FAILED AND WERE REPLACED WITH THE SAME BRAND UNDER WARRANTY, THEN THE OTHER 2 FAILED AND I BOUGHT A DIFFERENT BRAND. THEN I REGISTERED THIS WITH YOU. JUST NOW THE FIRST 2 TIRES REPLACED FAILED FOR THE SAME REASON. PLEASE RESPOND AND LET ME KNOW THAT YOU HAVE COMBINED THIS COMPLAINT WITH THE PREVIOUS COMPLAINT. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM VERY METICULOUS ABOUT AIR PRESSURE AND ROTATION. *JB
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO A COMPLAINT THAT I MADE IN 2003 OR EARLY IN 2004. MY 2000 HONDA CIVIC ORIGINAL TIRES FAILED. 2 FAILED AND WERE REPLACED WITH THE SAME BRAND UNDER WARRANTY, THEN THE OTHER 2 FAILED AND I BOUGHT A DIFFERENT BRAND. THEN I REGISTERED THIS WITH YOU. JUST NOW THE FIRST 2 TIRES REPLACED FAILED FOR THE SAME REASON. PLEASE RESPOND AND LET ME KNOW THAT YOU HAVE COMBINED THIS COMPLAINT WITH THE PREVIOUS COMPLAINT. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM VERY METICULOUS ABOUT AIR PRESSURE AND ROTATION. *JB
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO A COMPLAINT THAT I MADE IN 2003 OR EARLY IN 2004. MY 2000 HONDA CIVIC ORIGINAL TIRES FAILED. 2 FAILED AND WERE REPLACED WITH THE SAME BRAND UNDER WARRANTY, THEN THE OTHER 2 FAILED AND I BOUGHT A DIFFERENT BRAND. THEN I REGISTERED THIS WITH YOU. JUST NOW THE FIRST 2 TIRES REPLACED FAILED FOR THE SAME REASON. PLEASE RESPOND AND LET ME KNOW THAT YOU HAVE COMBINED THIS COMPLAINT WITH THE PREVIOUS COMPLAINT. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM VERY METICULOUS ABOUT AIR PRESSURE AND ROTATION. *JB
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO A COMPLAINT THAT I MADE IN 2003 OR EARLY IN 2004. MY 2000 HONDA CIVIC ORIGINAL TIRES FAILED. 2 FAILED AND WERE REPLACED WITH THE SAME BRAND UNDER WARRANTY, THEN THE OTHER 2 FAILED AND I BOUGHT A DIFFERENT BRAND. THEN I REGISTERED THIS WITH YOU. JUST NOW THE FIRST 2 TIRES REPLACED FAILED FOR THE SAME REASON. PLEASE RESPOND AND LET ME KNOW THAT YOU HAVE COMBINED THIS COMPLAINT WITH THE PREVIOUS COMPLAINT. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM VERY METICULOUS ABOUT AIR PRESSURE AND ROTATION. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2000 GIRARDIN MBIV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 GIRARDIN MBIV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 GIRARDIN MBIV
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 GIRARDIN MBIV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GIRARDIN MBIV
- 1995 GIRARDIN MBIV — 0 complaints
- 1996 GIRARDIN MBIV — 0 complaints
- 1998 GIRARDIN MBIV — 1 complaint
- 1999 GIRARDIN MBIV — 1 complaint
- 2000 GIRARDIN MBIV (current)
- 2001 GIRARDIN MBIV — 0 complaints
- 2003 GIRARDIN MBIV — 0 complaints
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