no report yet
Equipment
Risk. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE RESISTOR TEMPERATURE TO RISE TO A POINT WHERE IT WILL MELT AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE PLASTIC BLOWER HOUSING TO WHICH IT IS MOUNTED.
2000 Girardin MB IVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2000 Girardin MB IV, most often about the tires. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 27, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Girardin MB IV has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Tires
2Equipment
1Air bags
1Equipment adaptive/mobility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2000 Girardin MB IV 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
Risk. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE RESISTOR TEMPERATURE TO RISE TO A POINT WHERE IT WILL MELT AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE PLASTIC BLOWER HOUSING TO WHICH IT IS MOUNTED.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
no report yet
Air bags: frontal
Risk. UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
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
2000 vs. every other MB IV 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 IV median. How we score
'95'96'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What MB IV owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
3-4 MONTH OLD SUPER SWAMPER IROK TIRE SIZED: 33X10.50 EXPLODED DURING HIGH SPEED AT 60 MPH. DRIVER WEAVED INTO OTHER LANE UNCONTROLLABLY THEN STEERED TO SHOULDER. DRIVER INVESTIGATED SCENE OF EXPLOSION. SMALL PIECE OF TIRE, ABOUT 11 INCHES IN DIAMETER FITTED PERFECTLY INTO SIDEWALL RIP…
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO A COMPLAINT THAT I MADE IN 2003 OR EARLY IN 2004. MY 2000 HONDA CIVIC ORIGINAL TIRES FAILED. 2 FAILED AND WERE REPLACED WITH THE SAME BRAND UNDER WARRANTY, THEN THE OTHER 2 FAILED AND I BOUGHT A DIFFERENT BRAND. THEN I REGISTERED THIS WITH YOU. JUST NOW THE FIRST 2 TIRES…
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO A COMPLAINT THAT I MADE LAST YEAR OR EARLY THIS YEAR. MY 2000 HONDA CIVIC TIRES FAILED. 2 FAILED AND WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, THEN THE OTHER 2 FAILED AND I BOUGHT A DIFFERENT BRAND. THEN I REGISTERED THIS WITH YOU. ALL FOUR TIRES WHERE ORIGINAL, SO THEY MAY HAVE BEEN…
Own a 2000 MB IV?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.