1996 GIRARDIN MBIV
1 recalls — 0 complaints
97V120000 Jul 29, 1997
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE SEAT SUPPORT CHANNELS OF THE FLOOR STRUCTURE IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE FUEL FILLER PIPE. THE PIPE COULD BE PUNCTURED AND WHEN FILLING THE GASOLINE TANK, FUEL CAN BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD SURFACE.
Consequence
IF FUEL IS SPILLED AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy
OWNERS WERE PROVIDED WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND A DOUBLE LIP STEEL REINFORCED TRIM TO BE INSTALLED ON THE EDGE OF THE SEAT SUPPORT CHANNEL TO ELIMINATE THE SHARP EDGE OF THE SUPPORT WHICH COULD PUNCTURE THE PIPE.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — GIRARDIN MBIV
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
SQ97016
Opened: Jun 23, 1997 — Closed: Jul 20, 1997
INADEQUATE CLEARANCE OF THE FUEL FILLER
GIRARDIN ISSUED A TSB ADDRESSING A CLEARANCE PROBLEM BETWEEN THE SEAT SUPPORT CHANNELS AND THE FUEL FILLER NECK.
GIRARDIN MBIV — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GIRARDIN MBIV across all model years (1995–2003).
7
Total Recalls
10
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths