2004 Girardin MB IV: recalls and complaints

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• 10V37700013 Aug 2010Equipment
• 07V57400014 Dec 2007Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
• 06V0270002 Feb 2006Equipment
• 05V36500022 Aug 2005Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
• 05V3520004 Aug 2005Other / School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
• 05V1410007 Apr 2005Seats
• 05V01200024 Jan 2005Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
• 04V4330007 Sep 2004Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 04V25200027 May 2004Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections

1. 10V377000Received 13 Aug 2010. 130 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain girardin model year 2006 through 2010 and micro bird by girardin model year 2009 through 2010 g5 and 2003 through 2006 girardin mb IV transit buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exists and window retention and release." the vehicles are equipped with thermal t-slider or panoramic type push-out windows with 2 release mechanisms (one on each side). The window handle base spacer plate can tear due to the rotation of the exterior window frame.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, the emergency exit could not sufficiently restrain the occupant(s) or become inoperable. The occupant(s) could be thrown from the vehicle or not be capable of opening the emergency exits which could cause injury or death of the vehicle occupant(s).

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Girardin will notify owners and will provide parts to perform the repair along with instructions free of charge. The safety recall began on october 8, 2010. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.

   Report filed by CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 10-038-WIU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Oct 2010.

2. 07V574000Received 14 Dec 2007. 640 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain my 2004 through 2008 girardin mb II and mb IV school and commercial minibuses manufactured between april 14, 2004, and november 28, 2007, built on ford e350 and e450 diesel chassis. The affected buses are equipped with option bbx (battery box). The protection from abrasion on the battery cables that cross in the battery box is inadequate. It may create a short circuit in case the abrasion between the cables is excessive.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This short circuit could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses by adding protective tubes free of charge. The recall began on january 7, 2008. Owners can contact girardin at 819-477-8222.

   Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 07-019-BXU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Jan 2008.

3. 06V027000Received 2 Feb 2006. 13 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain girardin 2004 and 2005 mb IV school and commercial buses manufactured between july 6, 2004, and february 10, 2005, equipped with carrier compressor mount brackets, p/n 86-62400-00. This weld is used to mount the secondary compressor for the supplemental air conditioning system on to the engine. If the installer does not adequately torque the mounting hardware or there is a poor quality weld at the weldment's support tab, the weldment can break or fall off.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the weldment breaks or falls off, the compressor and vacuum pump could shift causing the misalignment and eventual loss of the drive belt, possibly resulting in the loss of or impedance to the vehicle's primary braking system, and could potentially cause a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners are being instructed to contact carrier at 717-767-3359 or visit their website at www.transicold.carrier.com for free remedy. The recall began on february 15, 2006. Owners may also contact girardin minibus service and warranty department at 819-477-8222.

   Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 06-012-ACU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Feb 2006.

4. 05V365000Received 22 Aug 2005. 10 units.

   Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a vehicle crash, the affected panels and seats may not resist and this could possibly endanger the vehicle occupants.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 05-011-JSU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Nov 2005.

5. 05V352000Received 4 Aug 2005. 1,498 units.

   Other / School Bus Stop Arm Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain girardin my 2002 through 2005 mb II & mb IV school buses manufactured between january 1, 2002, and august 8, 2005, and equipped with "5" series stop arms manufactured by specialty manufacturing company. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Girardin will notify owners and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on august 22, 2005. Owners may contact girardin at 1-800-951-7867.

   Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 05-010-SAU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Aug 2005.

6. 05V141000Received 7 Apr 2005. 204 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain my 2003-2005 girardin mb II and mb IV school buses manufactured between march 20, 2003, and december 16, 2004, (see amended noncompliance report received august 18, 2005) built on ford and GM chassis. Seats equipped with the child seat anchorage system fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, 'school bus passenger seating and crash protection.'

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The seat back may not absorb enough energy in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death to the seat occupant.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Girardin will notify its customers and install a flat bar on each side of the seat where the child seat anchorage is bolted to increase the strength of the seat back free of charge. The recall began on april 19, 2005. Owners may contact girardin at 819-477-8222.

   Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 05-009-CRA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Apr 2005.

7. 05V012000Received 24 Jan 2005. 121 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain girardin minibus my 2004 and 2005 mb II and mbiv ford diesel school buses equipped with optional bbx (battery box) manufactured between may 14, 2004 and february 9, 2005. The electrical cables (p/nos. 27df01 and 27df3001) between the batteries and the battery junction box (under the hood) has no fusable link for cable protection.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   There is no protection on the electrical cable and if there is a short circuit, it may possibly result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   The manufacturer will notify its customers and install a fusable link at the end of the cable attached to the battery free of charge. The recall began on february 25, 2005. Owners may contact girardin at 819-477-8222.

   Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 05-008-BBX. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Feb 2005.

8. 04V433000Received 7 Sep 2004. 35 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain mbii and mbiv school and commercial buses built on ford e-350 & e-450, GM 3500 chassis, manufactured between june 1, 1999, and december 31, 2003, and equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Sure-lok will notify girardin's customers and replace the defective part free of charge. The recall began august 16, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sure-lok at 1-908-231-1804.

   Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 04-007-SL.

9. 04V252000Received 27 May 2004. 28 units.

   Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain mb IV school buses built on ford e-450 chassis, manufactured between february 26 and may 7, 2004, with option awb-2, was equipped with a pressure switch fitting p/n 23a200 on the power steering line to assist the power brake this fitting may leak causing loss of power steering assist.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Loss of power steering assist may result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Girardin will notify its customers and either replace the pressure switch fitting with a new pressure switch fitting p/n 23a200-rev a or remove the defective pressure switch fitting and install the "t" fitting free of charge. Owner notification is expected during june 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact girardin at 819-477-3222.

   Report filed by GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 04-006-AWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Jun 2004.

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2. 20003
3. 20013
4. 20023
5. 20036
6. 20049
7. 20059
8. 20066
9. 20071

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2004 Girardin MB IV?

2,679 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Girardin MB IV have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the Girardin MB IV, model years 1999 to 2007. 9 of them name the 2004 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2004 Girardin MB IV open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.