NHTSA Recall 04V433000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Girardin Mb II.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V433000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04-007-SL |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | September 7, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
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 04V433000
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.