Recall 09V320000: Girardin minibus inc.

Report received

Aug 7, 2009

Manufacturer

Girardin minibus inc.

Potentially affected

6vehicles

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 minibus is recalling model year 2007-2009 g5 cutaway multi purpose vehicles (mpv's) built on ford and gm chassis for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 207, "seating system" and fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly." the section of the floor on which the seat is installed tears when the loads required by fmvss 207 and 210 are applied simultaneously.

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat and seat belt assembly may not restrain the occupant as intended, thereby increasing the risk of injury or death to a vehicle occupant.

Remedy

Dealers will install and repair the necessary components free of charge. The safety recall began on september 18, 2009. Owners may contact girardin minibus at 1-819-477-2012.