Vehicle recall 97V120000 · July 29, 1997

1995-1996 Girardin MB IV

Vehicle description: transit coaches.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: transit coaches. The seat support channels of the floor structure is located close to the fuel filler pipe. The pipe could be punctured and when filling the gasoline tank, fuel can be spilled on the road surface.
Consequence: If fuel is spilled and an ignition source is present, a vehicle fire could result.
Remedy: Owners were provided with installation instructions and a double lip steel reinforced trim to be installed on the edge of the seat support channel to eliminate the sharp edge of the support which could puncture the pipe.
Notes: Notes:owners have been provided with parts for this campaign. This campaign is complete.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V120000
Reported to NHTSA: July 29, 1997
Filed by: A. GIRARDIN INC.
Owner notification: April 26, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 147
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Recall 97V120000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Girardin MB IV (1995-1996): 1996, 1995

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