GIRARDIN, INC.

(819) 477-8222
Production Dates: 2/26/04 - 5/7/04 04V-252
Model(s): Girardin MB IV school buses 04-006-AWB

Recall Description: Certain school buses built on Ford E-450 chassis with option AWB-2, were 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. A 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.

Production Dates: 8/25/03 - 9/17/03 03V-365
Model(s): 2003 Girardin MBII and MBIV school buses 03-005-SB

Recall Description: These seat belt assemblies do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." Certain buses built on Ford E-350 and E-450 chassis and GM 3500 chassis are equipped with Beam’s Industries seat belts. The metal frame of the buckle may fracture due to possible embrittlement of the steel, resulting in a potential release of the engaged tongue during use. In the event of a vehicle crash, the buckle may unlatch, possibly resulting in injury or death to the seat occupant.

Remedy: Beam’s Industries will notify the customers of Girardin directly and will provide parts and installation instructions to the owner free of charge. For further information, customers should contact Beam’s at 1-888-343-9266 or customers can contact Girardin.

Associated equipment recall No.(s): 03E-046