Girardin Minibus Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V365000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V365000 by Girardin Minibus Inc.. Includes 10 affected units, FMVSS 221/BODY JOINT STRENGTH/FMVSS 210, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V365000
Manufacturer: Girardin Minibus Inc.
Report Received Date: 2005-08-22T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 221/body joint strength/fmvss 210
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 10

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05-011-JSU
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, the affected panels and seats may not resist and this could possibly endanger the vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-y8fw-45i2_c7ez
NHTSA ID: 05V365000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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