NHTSA Recall 04V252000: Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28 vehicles. It affects 2003–2004 Girardin Mb IV.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V252000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04-006-AWB |
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Report received | May 27, 2004 |
| Owner notification | June 10, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain mb iv school buses built on ford e-450 chassis, manufactured between february 26 and may 7, 2004, with option awb-2, was equipped with a pressure switch fitting p/n 23a200 on the power steering line to assist the power brake this fitting may leak causing loss of power steering assist.
Safety risk
Loss of power steering assist may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Girardin will notify its customers and either replace the pressure switch fitting with a new pressure switch fitting p/n 23a200-rev a or remove the defective pressure switch fitting and install the "t" fitting free of charge. Owner notification is expected during june 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 girardin at 819-477-3222.
Notes
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 04V252000
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.