Vehicle recall 05V365000 · August 22, 2005
Girardin MB II and MB IV
Certain 2003 through 2005 girardin mb II and mb IV school buses manufactured between August 17 and October 29, 2004.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V365000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 22, 2005
- Filed by
- GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 05-011-JSU
- Owner notification
- November 3, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Girardin MB II (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003
- Girardin MB IV (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003
Has your Girardin been repaired?
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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.