NHTSA Recall 05V365000: Roof and pillars (structure)
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Girardin Mb II.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V365000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-011-JSU |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | August 22, 2005 |
| Owner notification | November 3, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V365000
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.