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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 04V252📅 Jun 4, 2004

2003–2004 Girardin MB IV recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Loss of power steering assist may result in a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V252000
Manufacturer recall #
04-006-AWB
Manufacturer
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Vehicles affected
28
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Owner phone
1-819-477-3222
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 10, 2004
Built
Feb 26, 2004 – May 7, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V252 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V252?

2003–2004 Girardin MB IV. 28 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Girardin dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-819-477-3222.