Girardin Minibus Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V365000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V365000 by Girardin Minibus Inc.. Includes 46 affected units, GIRARDIN/FMVSS 209/BEAMS SEAT BELT BUCKLE UNLATCH, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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, resulting in a potential release of the engaged tongue during use. these seat belt assemblies do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V365000
Manufacturer: Girardin Minibus Inc.
Report Received Date: 2003-10-03T00:00:00
Subject: Girardin/fmvss 209/beams seat belt buckle unlatch
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 46

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03-005-SB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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, resulting in a potential release of the engaged tongue during use. these seat belt assemblies do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, the buckle may unlatch, and possible injury or death could occur to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yabr~swak~554p
NHTSA ID: 03V365000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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