Recall 09V241000: Girardin minibus inc.

Report received

Jun 29, 2009

Manufacturer

Girardin minibus inc.

Potentially affected

200vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Girardin is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 g5 school buses manufactured between january 23, 2007 and june 23, 2009, equipped with 39 inch, 34 inch, and 30 inch c.e. White barrier seats. These seats fail to comply with the barrier performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Possible consequence

Vehicle occupants could suffer injuries in the event of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on july 24, 2009. Owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-2012 ext. 401.