Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
GIRARDIN
Model Of Vehicle
MB II
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
05V365000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, The Affected Panels And Seats May Not Resist And This Could Possibly Endanger The Vehicle Occupants.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Girardin Minibus Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050817
End Of Manufacture
20041029
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10
Date Owners Notified
20051103
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050822
Make Campaign Number
05-011-JSU
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
221