Does the 2004 Girardin MB II have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, structure, other, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2004 Girardin MB II recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Girardin dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Girardin MB II?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2004 Girardin MB II recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 Girardin MB II. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Girardin been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Girardin dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2004 Girardin MB II recalls, newest first

December 14, 2007NHTSA 07V574000640 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary: 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: This short circuit could result in a fire.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 22, 2005NHTSA 05V36500010 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Roof and pillars

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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 4, 2005NHTSA 05V3520001,498 vehicles potentially affected

Other › School bus stop arm assembly

Summary: 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: 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: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 7, 2005NHTSA 05V141000204 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: 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: 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: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 24, 2005NHTSA 05V012000121 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2004 Girardin MB II were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2004 Girardin MB II have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, structure, other, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2004 Girardin MB II recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Girardin dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Girardin MB II?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.