NHTSA Recall 03V365000: Seat belts
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 46 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Girardin Mbii.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V365000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03-005-SB |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | October 3, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
My 2003 mbii & mbiv school buses built on ford e-350 & e-450, GM 3500 chassis, and manufactured between august 25 and september 17, 2003. These buses are equipped with beam's industries seat belts. The metal frame of the seat belt buckle may fracture due to possible embrittlement of the steel, resulting in a potential release of the engaged tongue during use. These seat belt assemblies do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the buckle may unlatch, and possible injury or death could occur to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Beam's industries will notify the customers of girardin directly and will provide them with the remedy and installation instructions free of charge. Owners should contact beam's at 1-888-343-9266 or girardin at 1-819-477-8222.
Notes
Girardin recall no. 03-005-sb.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V365000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.