NHTSA Recall 05V365000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V365000; Date: Aug. 22, 2005
In the event of a vehicle crash, the affected panels and seats may not resist and this could possibly endanger the vehicle occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Girardin Mb Ii; 2004 Girardin Mb Ii; 2005 Girardin Mb Ii; 2003 Girardin Mb Iv; 2004 Girardin Mb Iv; 2005 Girardin Mb Iv
Component: Structure:body:roof And Pillars
Manufactured by: Girardin Minibus Inc.
Affected Units:: 10
Recall Summary:
Certain 2003 through 2005 girardin mb ii and mb iv school buses manufactured between August 17 and October 29, 2004. The amount of adhesive applied to the roof seams and interior panels is inadequate for the type of adhesive used which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength. Also, due to the inadequate joint strength, these buses fail to conform to the seat test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
How to Fix:
Girardin will notify its owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2003. Owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-8222.
Recall Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 3, 2005
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