2003 Girardin MB IIProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Girardin MB II, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 13, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Girardin MB II has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2003 Girardin MB II recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 07V-565 · Dec 13, 2007 · 33 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM FAIL TO OPERATE, THE LIFT USER CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Body: roof and pillars

Recall 05V-365 · Aug 22, 2005 · 10 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AFFECTED PANELS AND SEATS MAY NOT RESIST AND THIS COULD POSSIBLY ENDANGER THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

Recall 05V-352 · Aug 4, 2005 · 1,498 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE STOP ARM NOT PERFORM PROPERLY, A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN MAY BE ENDANGERED BY PASSING VEHICLES SHOULD THE MOTORIST NOT STOP AT THE CORRECT LOCATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 05V-141 · Apr 7, 2005 · 204 vehicles

Risk. THE SEAT BACK MAY NOT ABSORB ENOUGH ENERGY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Seat belts

Recall 03V-365 · Oct 3, 2003 · 46 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH, AND POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Girardin.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other MB II year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MB II median. How we score

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In owners' words

What MB II owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT ONE SIDE OF THE FRAME ON MOTORCYCLE WAS LONGER THAN THE OTHER SIDE. THIS CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE DRIVE TO THE RIGHT. DEALER GETS THE FRAME FROM CHINA AND IS ALSO THE MANUFACTURER. DEALER HAS TAKEN THE FRAME BACK, BUT CONTACT DID NOT WANT ANOTHER FRAME FROM CHINA. MOTORCYCLE A…
Complaint 10138977 · Oct 7, 2005

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