2003 GIRARDIN MBIV
1 recalls — 0 complaints
03V365000 Oct 3, 2003
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
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, RES... Read more
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.
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