Does the 1999 Girardin MB IV have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility, air bags. 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 1999 Girardin MB IV 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 1999 Girardin MB IV?

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

1999 Girardin MB IV recalls

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

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

For the 1999 Girardin MB IV. 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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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.

1999 Girardin MB IV recalls, newest first

December 27, 2010NHTSA 10V64500026 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary: Corp. Micro bird is recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 girardin mb IV transit buses built on Ford and GM cutaway chassis from August 2, 1999, through may 8, 2002, and equipped with a trans/air TA73 evaporator. The evaporator utilizes a power resistor to regulate blower speed. Should a short occur in the "low or medium speed" circuit while the blower is in high speed, the short will cause the supply voltage to feedback through the resistor to ground, not drawing enough current to trip the fuse.
Consequence: This would cause the resistor temperature to rise to a point where it will melt and possibly ignite the plastic blower housing to which it is mounted. The overheating can result in a fire.
Remedy: Corp. Micro bird in cooperation with trans/air will install a thermal shutdown device in series with the speed resistors. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners may contact trans/air warranty and service center at 1-800-673-2446.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 21, 2010NHTSA 10V63700030 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary: Corp. Micro bird is recalling certain model year 1999 through 2001 girardin mb II and mb IV school buses built on Ford and GM cutaway chassis from August 2, 1999, through may 31, 2001, and equipped with a trans/air TA73 evaporator. The evaporator utilizes a power resistor to regulate blower speed. Should a short occur in the "low or medium speed" circuit while the blower is in high speed, the short will cause the supply voltage to feedback through the resistor to ground, not drawing enough current to trip the fuse.
Consequence: This would cause the resistor temperature to rise to a point where it will melt and possibly ignite the plastic blower housing to which it is mounted. The overheating can result in a fire.
Remedy: Corp. Micro bird in cooperation with trans/air will install a thermal shutdown device in series with the speed resistors. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners may contact trans/air warranty and service center at 1-800-673-2446.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 7, 2004NHTSA 04V43300035 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 24, 2001NHTSA 01V118000995 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal

Summary: Vehicle description: commercial and school bus body minibuses. The inner body panel could contact and damage the wiring harness by the driver's seat. If the wires are damaged, and a contact between those wires occurs, the air bag could inadvertently deploy.
Consequence: Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with repair instructions and will be reimbursed for labor costs involved. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. 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 1-819-477-8222.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Girardin MB IV with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint1

Other Girardin MB IV years

Other 1999 Girardin models

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Questions

Does the 1999 Girardin MB IV have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility, air bags. 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 1999 Girardin MB IV 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 1999 Girardin MB IV?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.