2003 GIRARDIN MBIV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 GIRARDIN MBIV
The 2003 GIRARDIN MBIV has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS.
Recalls for the 2003 GIRARDIN MBIV
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 GIRARDIN MBIV, 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 MBIV
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 GIRARDIN MBIV.
Safety Rating for the 2003 GIRARDIN MBIV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 GIRARDIN MBIV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 GIRARDIN MBIV
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 GIRARDIN MBIV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GIRARDIN MBIV
- 1998 GIRARDIN MBIV — 1 complaint
- 1999 GIRARDIN MBIV — 1 complaint
- 2000 GIRARDIN MBIV — 8 complaints
- 2001 GIRARDIN MBIV — 0 complaints
- 2003 GIRARDIN MBIV (current)
Other GIRARDIN Models
- GIRARDIN MB11 — 2 total complaints
- GIRARDIN MBII — 1 total complaint
- 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